Which of the following would a sociologist be most likely to describe as an example of self-reflexivity?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3: A student examines whether her caste and class background have influenced her opinions.
Simply identifying one's social background is not enough. Self-reflexivity begins when a person critically examines how that background may have shaped their attitudes, assumptions, and worldview. It involves turning the sociological lens on oneself.