The text, Introduction to Sociology, describes many individuals who have contributed to our current view of sociology, including:
  • C. Wright Mills
  • Howard Becker
  • W. I. Thomas
  • Auguste Comte
  • Emile Durkheim
  • Herbert Spencer
  • Karl Marx
  • Erving Goffman’s
  • Harriet Martineau
  • W. E. B. Du Bois

Using the knowledge you have gained thus far in this course, write a paper which identifies one influential theorist that best aligns with your personal view of sociology. Describe the theory and provide evidence supporting your thesis (three reasons for choosing your theorist)