A Practical Guide to Theoretical Frameworks for Social Science Research

Abstract

Intro -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- Introduction -- Philosophical Foundations of Research -- Ontology and Ontological Perspectives -- Epistemology and Epistemological Perspectives -- Research Paradigms -- How Is This All Related? -- Researcher Positionality and Identity -- How to Use This Book -- References -- 2. Understanding and Applying Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks -- Introduction -- What Is Theory? -- Theoretical Frameworks -- Conceptual Frameworks -- Why Use a Framework? -- Finding Useful Theories and Concepts -- Applying Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks -- Considerations in Using Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks -- Conclusion -- References -- 3. Critical Theories -- Critical Race Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- Intersectionality Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- Feminist Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- Queer Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- References -- 4. Sociology -- Cultural and Social Capital Theories -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- Institutional Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- Dramaturgical Theory -- Definition and Overview -- Background and Foundations -- Key Terms and Concepts -- In Research -- Strengths and Limitations -- References.