CRITICAL ANNOTATION

Critical Annotation: Making Time: Clocking Social Relations

Critical Annotation: Making Time: Clocking Social Relations

I generally agree with Naiman's argument. In my view, she presents a clear and effective overview of sociology's objectives and theoretical approaches, including the recognition of the inevitability of personal biases within all sociological analyses. Although she does not explicitly state this view, Naiman gives a clear indication of her preference for change theories, a stance I favour as well. The account of the controversial use of school literature depicting gay and lesbian parents is but one example of her effective use of brief case studies to support ...