Sociology / Unit 1 Soc 0031 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Paradigm
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The idea
A paradigm is a broad framework of assumptions that tells a researcher which questions are worth asking and what would count as an answer.
In practice
Asked why schools exist, one framework looks for what they do for society, another for whom they advantage.
Where people slip
A paradigm is a lens, not a finding; this course uses 'perspective' as its working synonym.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
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