Sociology And Social Policy

Question 1

Define social problems

Answer 1

Some piece of social behaviour that causes public friction and calls for collective action to solve it

Question 2

2 examples of social problems

Answer 2

Poverty
Educational underachievement

Question 3

Define sociological problems

Answer 3

Any pattern of relationships that calls for explanation

Question 4

3 features of positivist and functionalist perspective of the role of the sociologist in influencing social policy

Answer 4

Sociologists role is to provide objective scientific information
Provide the state with cures in the shape of policy recommendations
Provide necessary information on which the state can base its policies

Question 5

2 features of the Marxist perspective on the role of the sociologist in influencing social policy

Answer 5

Serves interests of capitalism
Sociologists should focus on how policies maintains class inequality

Question 6

Features of the role of sociologists in influencing social policy according to Feminists

Answer 6

Liberal feminists advocate for equality amongst the genders e.g in education and the workplace

Radical feminists advocate for separatism e.g divorces and women escaping domestic violence