Humanistic sociology theory and the memoir method

This book describes 'Humanistic Sociology' and its application for educational research.

A fundamental principle of the whole theory of humanistic sociology is that cultural values and individuals' attitudes to them must be taken as facts and looked at in the way that individuals, viewed as active social agents, themselves identify and acknowledge them.

The book discusses the relevance of Humanistic Sociology Theory and the memoir method towards educational research, specifically in multiculturalism, language maintenance, and cultural studies in an education context.

The implication of this book is related to enriching the field of qualitative research in education and broader social science.

Other than research, this book is also relevant for undergraduate, postgraduate, and academics working in the field of sociology. This book creates an impact in the field of qualitative research in education, social science, and sociology.

By employing the theory and the method discussed in this book, it is beneficial for academicians working in plural societies to have a better understanding of issues related to multiculturalism, language maintenance, especially among ethnic minorities, and issues related to cultural studies for example for investigation on issues related to race, gender, and identity.

It also opens the door for more research by employing memoirs as one form of research data.

Finally, this book also critically impacts contemporary sociology, where students will be exposed to an idea beyond their standard syllabus dominated by eminent sociology theorists like Marx, Comte, Spencer, and Durkheim.