Although some of the early sociologists saw themselves as social reformers,by the middle of the 20^th century the focus of the discipline of sociology had shifted to A)theorizing and gathering information. B)a de-emphasis on the scientific method. C)applied sociology. D)advocacy of civil rights for minorities.

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By the middle of the 20th century, sociology had shifted its focus to theorizing and gathering information, rather than social reform. This can be seen in the emergence of theoretical perspectives such as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism, as well as the development of quantitative research methods. Sociology became more concerned with understanding social phenomena than with advocating for specific social changes.

Although Some of the Early Sociologists Saw Themselves as Social