Repsone to Question #1

I feel that both roles are crucial to sociology. Sociological analysis is important because it is necessary to have sociologists that research sociology and document it. It is important that the knowledge is shared throughout the sociological community. However, I can't say that I could support "pure sociology" without social reform. An example to support my opinion, when scientist look for a cure to diseases, they do not only document their findings, but they use them to help save or better lives. It would be senseless for them to find a cure and not use it to better lives. It makes very little sense to research society and then do nothing with the results. That is why I feel both roles are very important. The role of social reformist is to use the research to help change and better society. So while I can understand both perspectives, I don't think that one makes much sense without the other.