Sociology

Introduction to Sociological Concepts and Terms

• Sociology explores the relationship between society and the individual.
• Individuals are not isolated in society, but are part of collective groups such as family, tribe, caste, class, clan, and nation.
• This chapter focuses on understanding the types of groups individuals form and the stratification systems in society.
• It explores how social control operates and the roles and statuses individuals have.
• The chapter aims to understand how society functions, whether it is harmonious or conflict-ridden.
• It questions whether status and roles are fixed or can change.
• It examines how social control is exercised and the types of inequalities that exist.
• The chapter emphasizes the importance of using specific terms and concepts in sociology to understand society.
• The previous chapter introduced the idea of society and sociology.
• Sociology aims to explore the interplay between society and the individual.
• Individuals are part of collective bodies in society.
• The chapter delves into the functioning of society and the roles and statuses individuals occupy.