Common Sense v.s. Sociological Explanation

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Advanced Higher Sociology Mind Map on Common Sense v.s. Sociological Explanation, created by hanni1995 on 19/05/2013.
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Common Sense v.s. Sociological Explanation
  1. Based on peoples personal opinions and personal experiences
    1. May be individualistic or naturalistic
      1. Often subjective
        1. Carries the notion of being 'fact'
          1. Uses theories which are tested through research
            1. Attempts to be free of personal values and principles
              1. Attempts to be objective
                1. Challenges assumptions we take for granted as 'fact'
                  1. Example
                    1. Too lazy to get a job
                      1. He scrounges off the welfare state
                        1. he can't budget
                          1. Economic factors (recession) may mean he has lost his job
                            1. Cut in benefits
                              1. Low pay
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