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What is the primary focus of sociology?
What is the primary focus of sociology?
What is the term for the underlying patterns and relationships that shape a society?
What is the term for the underlying patterns and relationships that shape a society?
Which theoretical perspective views society as a system of inequality and conflict between different groups?
Which theoretical perspective views society as a system of inequality and conflict between different groups?
What type of research method involves controlled studies to test hypotheses about social behavior?
What type of research method involves controlled studies to test hypotheses about social behavior?
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Which sociologist is known for his work on the role of social institutions in shaping individual behavior?
Which sociologist is known for his work on the role of social institutions in shaping individual behavior?
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What is the term for a group of people who share a common culture, territory, and social institutions?
What is the term for a group of people who share a common culture, territory, and social institutions?
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Which research method involves analyzing texts, images, or other media to understand social trends and patterns?
Which research method involves analyzing texts, images, or other media to understand social trends and patterns?
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What is the term for the established organization or system that provides a framework for social behavior?
What is the term for the established organization or system that provides a framework for social behavior?
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Sociology
What is Sociology?
- The scientific study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions
- Examines the social causes and consequences of human behavior
- Focuses on the social structures, institutions, and relationships that shape human behavior
Key Concepts:
- Society: A group of people who share a common culture, territory, and social institutions
- Social Structure: The underlying patterns and relationships that shape a society
- Social Institution: A established organization or system that provides a framework for social behavior (e.g. family, education, government)
Theoretical Perspectives:
- Structural Functionalism: Views society as a system with interdependent parts that work together to maintain social order
- Conflict Theory: Sees society as a system of inequality and conflict between different groups
- Symbolic Interactionism: Focuses on how individuals interact with each other and the symbols they use to communicate
Research Methods:
- Surveys: Questionnaires or interviews used to gather data from a sample of people
- Experiments: Controlled studies used to test hypotheses about social behavior
- Observational Studies: Researcher observes social behavior in natural settings
- Content Analysis: Analyzes texts, images, or other media to understand social trends and patterns
** Famous Sociologists:**
- Emile Durkheim: Focused on the role of social institutions in shaping individual behavior
- Karl Marx: Developed conflict theory and emphasized the role of class struggle in shaping society
- Max Weber: Developed the concept of social action and the importance of understanding social behavior in its cultural context
Sociology
Definition and Scope
- Scientific study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions
- Examines social causes and consequences of human behavior
- Focuses on social structures, institutions, and relationships that shape human behavior
Key Concepts
Society
- A group of people who share a common culture, territory, and social institutions
Social Structure
- Underlying patterns and relationships that shape a society
- Influences human behavior and social institutions
Social Institution
- Established organization or system that provides a framework for social behavior
- Examples: family, education, government, economy
Theoretical Perspectives
Structural Functionalism
- Views society as a system with interdependent parts
- Parts work together to maintain social order and stability
Conflict Theory
- Sees society as a system of inequality and conflict
- Different groups compete for resources and power
Symbolic Interactionism
- Focuses on how individuals interact with each other
- Examines symbols and meanings used in social interactions
Research Methods
Surveys
- Questionnaires or interviews used to gather data from a sample of people
- Used to understand social trends and attitudes
Experiments
- Controlled studies used to test hypotheses about social behavior
- Used to establish cause-and-effect relationships
Observational Studies
- Researcher observes social behavior in natural settings
- Used to understand social behavior in context
Content Analysis
- Analyzes texts, images, or other media to understand social trends and patterns
- Used to examine social and cultural messages
Famous Sociologists
Emile Durkheim
- Focused on role of social institutions in shaping individual behavior
- Emphasized importance of social solidarity and collective conscience
Karl Marx
- Developed conflict theory
- Emphasized role of class struggle in shaping society
Max Weber
- Developed concept of social action
- Emphasized importance of understanding social behavior in its cultural context
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Learn the basics of sociology, including the scientific study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions. Explore key concepts such as society, social structure, and social institutions.
