Qualitative Sociology

, Volume 3, Issue 2, pp 123–135 | Cite as

Social change through photographs and music: A qualitative method for teaching

  • Joseph Hraba
  • Edward Powers
  • William Woodman
  • Martin Miller
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Abstract

This paper examines the use of qualitative methodology in the sociology classroom by demonstrating the use of photographs and music in teaching the human element of social change. The authors maintain that traditionally only one side of social change is taught to the students; the objective view with facts and figures. By adding the other side of social change, the subjective view, the students are better able to appreciate the significance of the larger social change process. The authors maintain that photographs and music best relay the subjective view to the class. By using the modernization of American society as an example, the authors proceed to identify specific pictures and music which they feel most accurately depict this view of social change. A detailed description of their selection process is also presented.

Keywords

Social Psychology Selection Process Social Change Social Issue Qualitative Method 
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© Human Sciences Press 1980

Authors and Affiliations

  • Joseph Hraba
    • 1
  • Edward Powers
    • 1
  • William Woodman
    • 1
  • Martin Miller
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of SociologyIowa State UniversityAmes

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