Durkheim believes sociology is distinct from other disciplines like psychology and biology because it focuses on "social facts", or characteristics of social groups independent of individual members. The document asks two questions: 1) It asks how considering a social phenomenon like food or education through a sociological lens differs from other approaches. 2) It asks about the role of social structure and individual agency in shaping criminal behavior according to Sewell's theory, and in the experiences of Primo from the reading "In Search of Respect".
Durkheim believes sociology is distinct from other disciplines like psychology and biology because it focuses on "social facts", or characteristics of social groups independent of individual members. The document asks two questions: 1) It asks how considering a social phenomenon like food or education through a sociological lens differs from other approaches. 2) It asks about the role of social structure and individual agency in shaping criminal behavior according to Sewell's theory, and in the experiences of Primo from the reading "In Search of Respect".
Durkheim believes sociology is distinct from other disciplines like psychology and biology because it focuses on "social facts", or characteristics of social groups independent of individual members. The document asks two questions: 1) It asks how considering a social phenomenon like food or education through a sociological lens differs from other approaches. 2) It asks about the role of social structure and individual agency in shaping criminal behavior according to Sewell's theory, and in the experiences of Primo from the reading "In Search of Respect".
Durkheim believes sociology is distinct from other disciplines like psychology and biology because it focuses on "social facts", or characteristics of social groups independent of individual members. The document asks two questions: 1) It asks how considering a social phenomenon like food or education through a sociological lens differs from other approaches. 2) It asks about the role of social structure and individual agency in shaping criminal behavior according to Sewell's theory, and in the experiences of Primo from the reading "In Search of Respect".
a) By putting forward the idea of 'social facts', Durkheim is trying to
distinguish sociology from other disciplines. What, specifically, does Durkheim think makes sociology distinct from disciplines like psychology and biology? b) Choosing a social phenomenon of your choice (e.g., food, education, crime, gender, race, the media), show the differences in considering this issue through a sociological lens compared to other approaches. Question Three a) Much of sociology can emphasise the structural forces behind crime, making it appear as if individuals have little responsibility in their decisions. What, according to Sewell in their 'Theory of Structure', is the role of structure and agency in shaping criminal behaviour? b) Considering the reading 'In Search of Respect' by Philippe Bourgois and the experiences of Primo, what is the role of structure and agency in his experiences?