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Public sociology is a subfield of the wider sociological discipline that emphasizes expanding the disciplinary boundaries of sociology in order to engage with non-academic audiences. It is perhaps best understood as a style of sociology rather than a particular method, theory, or set of political values.
1) Public sociology is part of a four-fold bundle of discipli-nary activities. 2) Public sociology is important and should be made stronger and developed as an integrated part of the discipline. 3) Public sociology requires well functioning publics.
Feb 7, 2024 · Although theoretically described as a dialogical exercise, the examples provided to illustrate public sociology all involve the sociologist going into publics, providing expertise on a given topic, and “gifting” knowledge from professional sociology to a public sphere.
- Ali Meghji
May 7, 2019 · ‘Sociology must define, promote and inform public debate about deepening class and racial inequalities, now gender regimes, environmental degradation, marked fundamentalism, state, and non-state violence.
Dec 14, 2023 · This book’s many chapters highlighted the importance of a sociological understanding for efforts to improve society. The remaining pages of this chapter summarize the insights these chapters offered for addressing various public issues affecting the United States and the poor nations of the world.
Key Takeaway. Sociological insights have important implications for benefiting society in the following areas: reducing social inequality, enhancing public safety, helping the family and schools, improving the nation’s health, and improving the global society.
The bulk of public sociology is indeed of an organic kind—sociologists working with. labor movement, neighborhood associations, communities of faith, immigrant rights groups, human rights organizations. Between the organ-ic public sociologist and a public is a dialogue, process of mutual education.
