Self-Reflexivity: Cases in the Life of an Individual Sociologist

The importance of self-reflexivity in sociological analyses is self-evident. Biases can of course not be discovered if the analyst is unaware of them, but they can remain undiscovered even if the analyst is theoretically aware of the possibilities of biases. Which theories, concepts and methods can strengthen the ability of sociologists to be self-reflective and how have they changed over time?

Here the instances of a process of self-reflexivity in an individual sociologist’s life, that is my own sociological endeavors, are analyzed. Concepts such as false consciousness and tools such as simple questionnaires in sociological teachings are discussed.