sociological imagination

Major Sociologists Who Studied American Society

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Major Sociologists Who Studied American Society

American society has long been a central subject of sociological inquiry. From the rise of industrial capitalism and urbanization to race relations, immigration, gender inequality, and globalization, sociologists have examined how social structures, institutions, and cultural values shape everyday life in the United States. The development of American sociology is deeply intertwined with the country’s … Read more

C. Wright Mills and the Critique of Functionalism

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Introduction on C. Wright Mills In the mid-20th century, American sociology was dominated by structural functionalism, an approach most famously associated with Talcott Parsons and Robert K. Merton. Functionalism emphasized the stability of society, viewing it as a system of interrelated parts working together to maintain order and equilibrium. However, as the world entered an … Read more