The theories presented by the field of sociology, specifically the functionalist and conflict theory, can be directly applied in explaining the society in which Gattaca is based upon. ... Firstly, from a functionalist perspective, we could state that the biologically stratified society serves a distinct function: to elevate the genetically superior to the most demanding occupations of society, explicitly, as employees of Gattaca corporation. ... Through the conflict perspective, we could state that the society in the film is characterized by conflict between the upper and lower class. ...

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When adapting quantitative methodological procedures to derive specific data, official statistics is often used as a source of sociological evidence to simply enhance or complement practical research methods. ... Shifting to a more theoretical perspective, official statistics has received high praises from positivists as they held the view that research methods should be an objective inquiry and measurement of observable facts and events. ... The point being emphasized here is that one of the strengths of official statistics as a source of sociological evidence is that it ensures objectivity a...

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However, he argues that there's not one a specific way to use the "correct (use) of language" when speaking in a theological perspective. ... He proposes what is considered to be "critical pluralism" as a critical methodology whereby the variety is assumed to be diversity and its components are therefore isolated and can be examined individually and characterized in terms of their relationships to their historical, sociological and psychological contexts. ...

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The study will be conducted in the light of Conflict, Structural functional and Interactionsit perspectives in order to define and determine the role played by prisons in the rehabilitation of the offenders. ... The sociological conflict perspective views state of clash and struggle between haves and haves-not in all societies and cultures of the world (Turner, 1978:160). ... While elaborating the interactionist theory, the perspective maintains that man's interaction with his social and physical environment determines his action, reaction and individual and collective behavior at large....

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However, multiplied to various disciplines such as; geography, ecology biology, sociology, architecture and economics. ... Personal Perspective and Societal Contribution Speaking from a personal theoretical viewpoint, the diversity of psychology and the sub-disciplines are conducive. ...

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Using the multiple perspectives of music critic, enthusiastic participant, and sociological outsider to trace the development of dance music's "rhythmic phsycadelic ," Reynolds, finds two predominant, contrasting strains: the search for gnosis, or spiritual revelation, and the desire to get completely out of it at the weekend. ...

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Aidan Foster-Carter's study, Development in Sociology (1993), however, identifies four senses of the word development. These are economic development, which is usually directly linked to economic growth; social development, where the redirection of poverty and inequity are important and an increase in employment necessary; political development, which tends to look at the extent to which a country is considered to be democratic from a Western perspective; and cultural development which relates to the extent to which the existing culture in any one country can be sustained, or whether it m...

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Question What are some of the criticisms that Nietzsche might make of Marx's political vision and critique of modernity. Your answer might address the following aspects of Marx's political theory: Marx's approach to human history. Marx's ideal of human emancipation, Marx's critique of contemporary m...

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