Question

Iii. Elaborate the sociological theory of history and describe its effects on history writing.

Answer 1

Sociological theories are statements of how and why particular facts about the social world are related.They range in scope from concise descriptions of a single social process to paradigms for analysis andinterpretation. Some sociological theories explain aspects of the social world and enable prediction about future events, while others function as broad perspectives which guide further sociological analyses.

Answer 2

Historical sociology is a branch of sociologyfocusing on how societies develop through history. It looks at how social structures that many regard as natural are in fact shaped by complex social processes. The structure in turn shapes institutions and organizations, which affect the society - resulting in phenomena ranging from gender bias and income inequality to war.