Middle Range Theories: Introduction, Features, Why, Merton | Sociology

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Chapters:
0:00 Middle Range Theories
1:37 Definition of Middle Range Theories
2:07 Introduction of Middle Range Theories
6:00 Features of Middle Range Theories
7:57 Why middle range theories?
8:40 MCQ about Middle Range Theories
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Introduction
To integrate theory and empirical research
In contrast to the classical Grand theories like functionalism
Rejected mega theory
He argued, sociological theories cannot be limited to - jargons, intellectual speculation or only logical
Sociological theories should arrange empirical facts in a consolidated and systematic manner
Issues relating to empirical situations and actual problems should be probed into
This helps in studying every dimension which mega theories cannot
Helps to know social reality
Eg. Deviance, corruptions, ethnic conflict
Merton rejected the use of natural sciences in study of sociology
As cumulative research and static phenomena are not subject matter of sociology
Social study changes with time ands space like study about democracy, capitalism, etc.
Thus, social sciences should not be compared with natural sciences
Features
To guide empirical inquiry
To generate theories of social system
Involves abstraction
Deals with delimited aspects of social phenomena
Eg. Theory of reference group, relative deprivation, role-conflict, etc.
Theories which are too remote for particular classes and those too detailed with orderly descriptions of particulars that are not generalized
Why middle range theories?
More importance to facts
Facts speak for themselves
These theories are:
small
understandable
capacity to explain different types of situations without any ambiguities #ugcnet #doorsteptutor #examrace

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