critical sociology
philosophy that sociological understanding's primarily use should be social reform
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Summary
critical sociology is a branch of sociology[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of branch of sociology entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,432 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Discoverer or inventor: Max Horkheimer[3]
- Subclass of: sociological theory[4], Marxist philosophy[5], sociological methodology[6], critical social theory[7], normative sociology[8]
- Part of: Frankfurt School[9], social conflict theory[10], Marxist sociology[11]
- Commons category: Critical theory[12]
- Topic's main category: Category:Critical theory[13]
- Described by source: Encyclopedia of Political Theory[14]
- Topic has template: Template:Critical theory[15]
- Used by: social conflict theory[16]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[17]
Why It Matters
critical sociology has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
It has been cited as an influence by Neo-Marxism[20], a political ideology[21].
FAQs
Who did critical sociology influence?
critical sociology has been cited as an influence by Neo-Marxism[20].