The two notable sociologists, Ritzer and Goodman, argue the following contentious concept…“largely in American sociology, away from micro-macro extremism and toward a broad consensus that the focus, instead, should be on the integration (or synthesis, linkage) of… levels of social analysis. (485). In support, a linkage between to the two micro and macro aspects in sociology would be completely necessary when trying to get into contact with all of the main elements in sociology. For this reason, an alternative perspective when discussing and analyzing parts of sociology, it will be possible for components in the mundane to be intertwined with larger and more aggregate concepts that would be found on the macro level. More specifically, an approach
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Similar to West and Zimmerman’s relatively narrow approach to sociology, Patria Hill Collins developed an even more specific viewpoint in interpreting the essence of Society. Collins sheds light on a critical missing piece in sociology and that is black feminism. “ As a result, Black women’s experiences with work, family, motherhood, political activism, and sexual politics have been routinely distorted in or excluded from traditional academic discourse.” (Kivisto, 2013, 350) She finds the oppression of the presence and voice of black women made possible by the white man. More specifically she explained how the white man is always in control and always has the capability to be in charge of all the different types of means of control. Obviously this is not fair and she elaborates how Black Women historically must use other methods in order to be heard “ But because black women have had to struggle against white male interpretations of the world in order to express a self defined stand point, Black Feminist thought can be viewed as subjugated knowledge.” (Kivisto, 2013, 350) Its undeniable that black feminism is an extremely important part of history, but Collins misses the fact that there are other marginalized groups who have also been hindered. Her perspective on black feminism may touch on the macro and micro level but it …show more content…
Smith. Attempted to develop the female perspective in sociology by her own ideology. She believed that a “method of inquiry” was necessary to create a relevant image for women in sociology. Therefore, she states the following:
“ It is not, I insist, a totalizing theory. Rather it is a method of inquiry, always on going, opening things up, discovering. In addition, to reemphasize its character as inquiry relevant to the politics and practice of progressive struggle, whether of women or of other oppressed groups, this essay refers to some of the work being done from this approach.” (Kivisto, 2013,
Similar to West and Zimmerman’s relatively narrow approach to sociology, Patria Hill Collins developed an even more specific viewpoint in interpreting the essence of Society. Collins sheds light on a critical missing piece in sociology and that is black feminism. “ As a result, Black women’s experiences with work, family, motherhood, political activism, and sexual politics have been routinely distorted in or excluded from traditional academic discourse.” (Kivisto, 2013, 350) She finds the oppression of the presence and voice of black women made possible by the white man. More specifically she explained how the white man is always in control and always has the capability to be in charge of all the different types of means of control. Obviously this is not fair and she elaborates how Black Women historically must use other methods in order to be heard “ But because black women have had to struggle against white male interpretations of the world in order to express a self defined stand point, Black Feminist thought can be viewed as subjugated knowledge.” (Kivisto, 2013, 350) Its undeniable that black feminism is an extremely important part of history, but Collins misses the fact that there are other marginalized groups who have also been hindered. Her perspective on black feminism may touch on the macro and micro level but it …show more content…
Smith. Attempted to develop the female perspective in sociology by her own ideology. She believed that a “method of inquiry” was necessary to create a relevant image for women in sociology. Therefore, she states the following:
“ It is not, I insist, a totalizing theory. Rather it is a method of inquiry, always on going, opening things up, discovering. In addition, to reemphasize its character as inquiry relevant to the politics and practice of progressive struggle, whether of women or of other oppressed groups, this essay refers to some of the work being done from this approach.” (Kivisto, 2013,