Answer to Question #146270 in Sociology for shaheer

Question

Discuss the differences between micro and macro sociology. Also identify which, out of the four sociological perspective(s), is considered as a micro approach and why.

Answer 1

Macro-sociology looks at large-scale social progressions namely change and social stability. While micro-sociology looks at small-scale contacts amongst people namely group dynamics and conversations. Out of the four perspective (s) of sociology, both symbolic interactionalism and feminism are micro-levels of sociology since they focus on interactions amongst individuals.