Question

Sociologist Max Weber emphasized the importance of studying society through understanding the meaning individuals attach to their actions. Is this a macro-level or a micro-level approach? Which of the three major theoretical approaches to sociology was Weber using? Explain your answers.

Answer 1

Micro-level--there is a focus on individual actions and the symbols they use.

Weber is using symbolic-interaction perspective

Weber is studying the symbols or meaning individuals create in their interaction. By looking for patterns among individuals, he is using the micro-level approach.