Question

Ratna is preparing a presentation titled "Differences Between Micro-Level and Macro-Level Orientation in Sociology." Which explanation should she include? A. One orientation is using a theory developed before the Enlightenment, and the other orientation is using a theory developed after the Enlightenment. B. One orientation is looking at interactions of people in specific situations, and the other orientation is looking at structures of society. C. One orientation is observing beneficial actions in society, and the other orientation is observing harmful actions in society. D. One orientation is examining interactions in the past, and the other orientation is predicting interactions in the future.

Answer 1

The answer is: B. One orientation is looking at interactions of people in specific situations, and the other orientation is looking at structures of society

Example of a micro level sociology would be the research that study how a certain individual can form an emotional connection with other individual that he know. (Specific sitautions)

Example of a macro level sociology would be the research taht study how a law that implemented by the government affect the relationship between different social groups in the country. (related to structures of society)

Answer 2

I am pretty sure that the explanation which sheshould include in presentation titled "Differences Between Micro-Level and Macro-Level Orientation in Sociology." is being shown in the second option : B. One orientation is looking at interactions of people in specific situations, and the other orientation is looking at structures of society. The main difference between these orientations is that micro-level focuses on individuals and its relationships with other social types whereas macro-level focuses on society in general, on its progress and so on.