Doing Sociology: Research Methods

This section explores the research methods used in sociology, emphasizing the importance of methodology, objectivity, and participant observation.

Introduction

This section introduces the discipline of sociology, exploring its identity as a social science and emphasizing the importance of methodology in sociological research.

Some Methodological Issues

This section explores the methodological challenges in sociology, particularly the concepts of objectivity and subjectivity within the context of social research methods.

Objectivity And Subjectivity In Sociology

This section explores the concepts of objectivity and subjectivity in sociology, emphasizing the challenges faced by sociologists in obtaining unbiased knowledge due to their personal biases and social contexts.

Multiple Methods And Choice Of Methods

This section discusses the variety of research methods used in sociology, emphasizing that different methods suit different research questions and contexts.

Participant Observation

This section covers participant observation as a primary research method in sociology and social anthropology, emphasizing its immersive nature and significance in understanding cultural contexts.

Field Work In Social Anthropology

This section explores the significance of fieldwork in social anthropology, detailing historical contexts, methods, and challenges involved in gathering empirical data from communities.

Field Work In Sociology

This section discusses the importance, methods, and challenges of conducting fieldwork in sociology, emphasizing how it differs from other research methods.

Field Work In Sociology – Some Difficulties

This section explores the complexities and challenges faced by sociologists conducting fieldwork, particularly the issues surrounding objectivity, methodology, and participant observation.

Different Styles Of Doing Village Studies

This section discusses various methods utilized in sociological research, particularly focusing on village studies as a critical component of Indian sociology.

Some Limitations Of Participant Observation

Participant observation provides rich insights but has significant limitations, including narrow focus and potential bias from the researcher.

Surveys

Surveys are a key sociological research method that provides a comprehensive overview of a subject based on data from a representative sample of respondents.

Interview

This section outlines the significance of interviews in sociological research, emphasizing their methodological flexibility and depth in data collection.

Glossary

This glossary section provides definitions of key terms related to sociology and research methods, essential for understanding sociological concepts.

Exercises

This section addresses the importance of scientific methods in sociology and poses key exercises related to objectivity, methodology, fieldwork, and various research methods.