Access and gatekeeping

Question 1

Why do sociologists need to consider access to their research population

Answer 1

Access to some groups may be relatively straightforward whereas it may be harder to access other groups

Question 2

How have some sociologists accessed particular groups

Answer 2

Through the internet/social media

Question 3

What is a problem with access for sociologists

Answer 3

Some groups have the power to deny sociologists access e.g. big businesses and private schools

Question 4

What are gatekeepers

Answer 4

People who control access to groups

Question 5

What group are particularly hard to gain access to

Answer 5

Criminals