The sociological perspective, and sociological research and methodology are both key components to a full understanding of sociology. The sociological perspective has to do with looking at the differences between a individuals perspective, and the perspective of the society that individual is a part of. Sociological research is based around how sociology is looked at, and developed by means of observations and experiments. Sociological methodology are the many ways in which sociologists gather their research data. Mapping the Social Landscape says sociology is “about discovering society and discovering ourselves”(Ferguson, page V). But it is much more than that. It allows different perspectives to be looked at in a kaleidoscope of ways. This
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She grew up in a Native- American household, and was forcefully removed from her house and trained to lose her culture(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 558). I am very sympathetic towards her because that seems so unfair, compared to the great lives we are able to live today. Her perspective of life was so twisted due to her loss of a childhood. The girls that went to her school would lose sight of their traditions and values. This was unfortunate because once the girls went back to their families, they were no longer wanted. No longer wanted by the Natives, or whites, many resorted to drinking and living unfulfilling lives(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 559). The girls were unfairly whipped and isolated as punishments for merely harmful tasks. For example, just for playing jacks and not praying, Mary’s grandmother was boarded in an attic for seven days with only bread and water(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 559). That throws your perspective of life completely off because you lose sense of social …show more content…
The larger the social change, the more people needed to make it happen. An example we talked about in class is the Colin Kaepernick stance (or kneel) on the National Anthem. I fully support him because what he is doing isn 't violent. This is the type of thing many people will need to partake in to make a large social impact. In Allen Johnson 's words, Kaepernick was a tree standing alone, but if many more trees join him, there will eventually be enough for a forrest(Johnson Article, page 39). Luckily many people have joined him, including receiving backup from President Obama. My personal life has been impacted by learning sociology as well. It makes me want to strengthen the relationships with family and existing friends, and allow myself to open the door up for new friendships. It has allowed me to be more sociologically mindful and to know the limitations of my
She grew up in a Native- American household, and was forcefully removed from her house and trained to lose her culture(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 558). I am very sympathetic towards her because that seems so unfair, compared to the great lives we are able to live today. Her perspective of life was so twisted due to her loss of a childhood. The girls that went to her school would lose sight of their traditions and values. This was unfortunate because once the girls went back to their families, they were no longer wanted. No longer wanted by the Natives, or whites, many resorted to drinking and living unfulfilling lives(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 559). The girls were unfairly whipped and isolated as punishments for merely harmful tasks. For example, just for playing jacks and not praying, Mary’s grandmother was boarded in an attic for seven days with only bread and water(Crow Dog, Erdoes, page 559). That throws your perspective of life completely off because you lose sense of social …show more content…
The larger the social change, the more people needed to make it happen. An example we talked about in class is the Colin Kaepernick stance (or kneel) on the National Anthem. I fully support him because what he is doing isn 't violent. This is the type of thing many people will need to partake in to make a large social impact. In Allen Johnson 's words, Kaepernick was a tree standing alone, but if many more trees join him, there will eventually be enough for a forrest(Johnson Article, page 39). Luckily many people have joined him, including receiving backup from President Obama. My personal life has been impacted by learning sociology as well. It makes me want to strengthen the relationships with family and existing friends, and allow myself to open the door up for new friendships. It has allowed me to be more sociologically mindful and to know the limitations of my