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Glossary
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Value Neutrality
Weber’s principle of value neutrality argues that researchers should strive to separate personal biases from academic analysis.
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Verstehen
Verstehen is Weber’s method of interpretive sociology, which involves understanding social action from the perspective of the individuals involved.
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Voluntary Associations
Voluntary associations are organisations that people join based on shared interests, contributing to the formation of social capital.
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Volunteering and Social Mobility
Volunteering can contribute to social mobility by providing networking opportunities, leadership experience, and civic engagement skills.