Continuation of classical sociological theory with additional emphasis on theoretical approaches such as Symbolic Interactionism, Feminist Theory, Postmodernism, and Critical Race Theory.
The Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modernity: This topic explores the philosophical and historical background of contemporary sociological theory, examining the Enlightenment and the emergence of modernity.
Foundational Sociological Theories: This topic explores the foundational theories of sociology, including the works of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Simmel.
Structural Functionalism: Structural Functionalism is a theoretical perspective that examines the ways in which society is organized and the structures that govern social behavior.
Conflict Theory: Conflict Theory examines the ways in which society is organized around competition and conflict, with particular attention to the role of power and inequality.
Symbolic Interactionism: Symbolic Interactionism is a theoretical perspective that focuses on the individual and how people interact with one another, emphasizing the importance of symbols and language in social interaction.
Feminist Theory: Feminist Theory examines the role of gender in society and how gender affects social interactions and structures.
Queer Theory: Queer Theory explores the ways in which gender and sexuality shape social identity, structures, and power relations.
Critical Race Theory: Critical Race Theory examines the ways in which race and racism shape social structures and interactions, and focuses on issues of power and inequality.
Postmodernism: Postmodernism is a theoretical perspective that challenges the assumptions of modernism, emphasizing the importance of subjectivity, pluralism, and fragmentation.
Globalization: Globalization is the process of increasing interconnectedness and integration of the world's economies, cultures, and societies, and has significant implications for social theory.
Environmental Sociology: Environmental sociology examines the ways in which the relationship between humans and the natural environment is shaped by social forces and structures.
Digital Sociology: Digital sociology explores the ways in which technology and digital media affect social interactions, structures, and power relations.
Science and Technology Studies: Science and Technology Studies examines the ways in which science and technology shape social structures, interactions, and power relations.
Social Networks: Social network analysis examines the ways in which social structures and interactions are shaped by patterns of social connections, emphasizing the importance of social networks in shaping social behavior.
Postcolonial Theory: Postcolonial theory examines the ways in which colonialism and imperialism shape global power relations and social structures.
Structural-Functionalism: Views society as a system of interrelated parts that work together to maintain equilibrium and social order.
Conflict Theory: Emphasizes the role of power and coercion in social relationships and sees society as being divided into opposing social classes.
Symbolic Interactionism: Examines the role of symbols, language, and communication in shaping social interactions and relationships.
Feminist Theory: Focuses on the experiences of women and challenges the patriarchal structures and assumptions that underpin society.
Critical Race Theory: Examines the ways in which race and racism shape social interactions and power relations.
Queer Theory: Critiques the heteronormative assumptions that underpin society and examines the experiences of LGBTQ individuals.
Postmodernism: Challenges the idea that there is a single, objective truth and instead sees knowledge and reality as being socially constructed.
Rational Choice Theory: Views individuals as rational decision-makers who weigh the costs and benefits of different actions before making decisions.
Cultural Theory: Examines the role of culture in shaping social interactions and how cultural practices shape social norms.
Actor-Network Theory: Views social phenomena as a network of interactions among actors, including humans, institutions, and technologies.