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Why wasn't Jane Addams recognized as a sociologist during her lifetime?
 
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Explain what Max Weber meant by value-free research.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Because she did not teach in a university, Jane Addams was not considered a sociologist during her lifetime. No doubt due to the fact that she was a woman, and that she worked for social reform directly with the poor, she was considered a social worker.

Answer to Question 2

Weber felt that sociologists should not let their own personal biases affect the research process. He stressed that researchers should stay neutral and objective, or value-free..



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