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What is sociology?
Scientific study of social phenomena and social processes.
Which of the following are areas of focus in sociology? (Select all that apply)
Sociology does not concern itself with education as a focus area.
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What is the sociological imagination?
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C.Wright Mills coined the term 'sociological imagination' in 1959.
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What was the period of Enlightenment?
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Which of the following thinkers theorized about societies before Western sociology developed? (Select all that apply)
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The Renaissance was an artistic and cultural movement that developed across Europe from the ______ to ______ century.
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What were the goals of rational humanity during the Enlightenment?
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Study Notes
Sociology Definition
- Sociology scientifically studies social phenomena and processes.
- It's a social science discipline concerned with systematic study of human society.
Areas of Focus in Sociology
- Racial and gender identity
- Family conflict
- Deviant behaviour
- Religion
- Crime and law
- Poverty
- Education
- War and peace
- Injustice, social exclusion and marginalization
- Teenage Pregnancy & Adolescent Parenting
- HIV/AIDS
- Unemployment
- Street and Working Children
- Domestic Violence and Abuse
- Paedophilia
Importance of Sociology
- It helps us understand and investigate social crises.
- Sociological theories and research help us address social issues such as poverty, exclusion, and marginalization.
- Sociology is crucial for Research and Investigation, Social Policy Formulation, Monitoring and Evaluation, Advocacy and Change.
Sociological Imagination
- The term was coined by C. Wright Mills in 1959.
- Mills describes it as the awareness of the connection between personal experience and wider society.
- Many personal experiences are shaped by social structures, which are organized patterns.
- Using a sociological imagination means thinking critically about how society affects our behavior and even personal decisions.
Rise of Sociology as a Discipline
- The Enlightenment (1600s- 1800s) emphasized rationality, reason, empiricism (the need for facts), science, and progress.
Early Thinkers
- Confucius (551-479 BCE)
- Socrates (469-399 BCE)
- Aristotle (384-322 BCE)
- Plato (360 BCE)
- Ibn-Khaldun (1332-1406)
The Renaissance (1300s-1600s)
- A period of artistic and cultural movement across Europe.
- Shift from religion to a focus on complexities of nature and humanity.
- Rise of humanism.
The Enlightenment (1600s-1800s)
- A Euro-American intellectual movement.
- Shaped dominant worldviews about religion, humankind, nature, and governance.
- Had lasting impact on politics, art, and knowledge systems.
- Goals of rational humanity were considered knowledge, freedom, and happiness.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts and areas of focus within sociology, including race, gender, family, and social issues. It also highlights the significance of sociological imagination in understanding human society and addressing social crises. Test your knowledge on key sociological theories and their applications to real-world issues.
