Name four ways that Sociology can influence Policy

1. Provide objective evidence that a policy isn't working. 2. Help us understand the motivation why individuals or groups act the way they do. 3. Help understand structural long term effects and trends in society. 4. Suggest new policy

According to the Functionalist, Durkheim, how does influencing policy Promote Integration?

It is the role and responsibility of sociologists to encourage cautious evidence-based suggestions to reform society. Sociologists are the physicians who best understand how to solve social problems, strengthen institutions and integration.

What does the Interactionist, Weber, how should Sociology influence Policy?

Politics is a separate vocation to sociology. Sociologists should never start research with the idea of creating policy, but they are able to respond to politicians asking for evidence from studies already completed

According to the Liberal Feminist, Oakley, how does influencing policy provide Realistic Prevention of Patriarchy?

Policies should continue to progress and remove the cause of patriarchy. Society needs to be politically reformed, not radically changed as radical change is unrealistic

According to the Social Democrat, Townsend, how does influencing policy Solve Social Problems?

Sociologists should encourage reforms to redistribute wealth and advocate for rights for disadvantaged groups as sociologists best understand how society affects individuals and groups

Name the five factors that are more important in deciding Policy than what Sociologists think

Electoral Popularity of the policy, Financial Implications and Taxes related to the policy, Ideology of the Government, pressure from Interest Groups, Globalisation

According to the Marxist, Marx, why should Sociologists not influence Policy?

Research should empower the working class to adopt class consciousness and begin taking direct political action to overthrow capitalism. Politician's are the 'managers' of the bourgeoise and will never seriously overthrow capitalism with policy

According to the Radical Feminist, Millet, what should Sociologists do instead of influencing policy?

Women need to focus on the power dynamics and interactions in their own life. Women should enact radical change rather than be involved in the democratic process. A sexual revolution is needed, not limited political reform

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T3 Policy

Policy and Sociology

Question	Answer
Name four ways that Sociology can influence Policy	1. Provide objective evidence that a policy isn't working. 2. Help us understand the motivation why individuals or groups act the way they do. 3. Help understand structural long term effects and trends in society. 4. Suggest new policy
According to the Functionalist, Durkheim, how does influencing policy Promote Integration?	It is the role and responsibility of sociologists to encourage cautious evidence-based suggestions to reform society. Sociologists are the physicians who best understand how to solve social problems, strengthen institutions and integration.
What does the Interactionist, Weber, how should Sociology influence Policy?	Politics is a separate vocation to sociology. Sociologists should never start research with the idea of creating policy, but they are able to respond to politicians asking for evidence from studies already completed
According to the Liberal Feminist, Oakley, how does influencing policy provide Realistic Prevention of Patriarchy?	Policies should continue to progress and remove the cause of patriarchy. Society needs to be politically reformed, not radically changed as radical change is unrealistic
According to the Social Democrat, Townsend, how does influencing policy Solve Social Problems?	Sociologists should encourage reforms to redistribute wealth and advocate for rights for disadvantaged groups as sociologists best understand how society affects individuals and groups
Name the five factors that are more important in deciding Policy than what Sociologists think	Electoral Popularity of the policy, Financial Implications and Taxes related to the policy, Ideology of the Government, pressure from Interest Groups, Globalisation
According to the Marxist, Marx, why should Sociologists not influence Policy?	Research should empower the working class to adopt class consciousness and begin taking direct political action to overthrow capitalism. Politician's are the 'managers' of the bourgeoise and will never seriously overthrow capitalism with policy
According to the Radical Feminist, Millet, what should Sociologists do instead of influencing policy?	Women need to focus on the power dynamics and interactions in their own life. Women should enact radical change rather than be involved in the democratic process. A sexual revolution is needed, not limited political reform

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