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What are some subjects and institutions sociology has expanded its focus to?
What are some subjects and institutions sociology has expanded its focus to?
- Religion, politics, architecture, transportation
- Health, economy, military, punishment (correct)
- Art, literature, music, sports
- Agriculture, fashion, technology, entertainment
How have social scientific methods evolved?
How have social scientific methods evolved?
- Expanded to include qualitative and quantitative techniques (correct)
- Shifted to only qualitative analysis
- Remained unchanged over time
- Became more focused on astrology and superstitions
What techniques have risen in the 21st century?
What techniques have risen in the 21st century?
- Socially oriented techniques
- Artistically expressive techniques
- Historically focused techniques
- Analytically, mathematically, and computationally rigorous techniques (correct)
What turns have influenced the analysis of society?
What turns have influenced the analysis of society?
What is the interplay that affects all spheres of human activity according to sociology?
What is the interplay that affects all spheres of human activity according to sociology?
What does social stratification refer to?
What does social stratification refer to?
In modern Western societies, how many main social classes are typically defined?
In modern Western societies, how many main social classes are typically defined?
What determines a person's social stratum according to the text?
What determines a person's social stratum according to the text?
In what types of societies does the categorization of people by social stratum occur most clearly?
In what types of societies does the categorization of people by social stratum occur most clearly?
What can a social stratum be formed upon according to the text?
What can a social stratum be formed upon according to the text?
Study Notes
Definition of Sociology
- Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.
- It is the scientific study of society.
Methods of Investigation
- Empirical investigation is used to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change.
- Critical analysis is used to refine the understanding of social processes.
Focus of Sociology
- Traditional focuses of sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, religion, secularization, law, sexuality, gender, and deviance.
- Recent studies have added socio-technical aspects of the digital divide as a new focus.
Scope of Sociology
- Sociology can range from micro-level analyses of society, including individual interaction and agency.
- It can also include macro-level analyses of social systems and social structure.
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Test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles in sociology. Explore the scientific study of society, social behavior, relationships, and cultural aspects through this quiz.
