Exam 26: Public Sociology

Which academic, regarded as one of the greatest public sociologists of the twentieth century, conducted sociological research which drew public attention to racism within US society?

Which academic made a high-profile speech calling for more public sociology?

What term, as defines by Charles Wright Mills, describes sets of things outside of our individual control which shape our social experience?

Which academic's research raised important questions concerning who knowledge is constructed for within their book 'Decolonizing Methodologies'?

What type of sociology has close connections with projects of social change that aim to bring about a fairer world?

What type of sociology provides data and research in support of the production of social policy?

Which academic argues that Burawoy's version of public sociology is dogmatic?

Which sociologist argues that sociologists should use media platforms to engage with the public?

What type of sociology involves taking sociological knowledge into spaces where it can be used to open up and inform debates with non-sociological groups?

What type of sociology is directed towards other academic sociologists?