Social Theory
Examines how various parts of a society function to maintain stability and functionality, emphasizing the role of social institutions.
Focuses on the power differentials and struggles between various social groups, often addressing issues of inequality and dominance.
Studies how people use symbols and communication to create social reality, and how personal interactions can affect one's sense of self and society.
Explores how individuals and groups create their perceived reality through cultural and social practices.
Aims to critique and challenge societal structures that create inequality and to strive for social justice and emancipation through power critique.
Analyzes gender inequality in society and the ways in which gender roles are culturally constructed and maintained.
Questions the certainties and grand narratives of modern society, emphasizing the role of language and power in social construction.
Examines the effects of colonialism on societies and cultures, advocating for the deconstruction of imperial narratives.
Assumes individuals act in their self-interest, making rational decisions that lead to outcomes aligned with personal preferences.
Analyzes social interactions as transactions where individuals seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs.
Focuses on how individuals learn behaviors and norms through observing and interacting with others in a social context.
Views society as a complex system of interconnected parts that work together as a whole, emphasizing the interdependence of societal elements.
Examines individual consciousness and the ways people make sense of their experiences and the world around them.
Studies the methods and practices people use in everyday life to make sense of and give order to social reality.
Explores the ways in which individuals find meaning in their existence and navigate the complexities of life within a social context.
Investigates the patterns and structures of relationships and connections among social entities, including individuals and organizations.