It might surprise you to learn that sociologists do not have a single, unified theory of human society. In fact, they very often don’t agree with each other! Sociology has at least three major theoretical perspectives that act as lenses through which to view social life – and a lot smaller, more specific theories for various topics of sociological interest. As you learn about these theories, don’t feel compelled to choose between them; rather, think about how they each show us different things.
