Sociology Quiz

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.

Traditional focuses of sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, religion, secularization, law, sexuality, gender, and deviance.

The goal of sociological research is to understand social processes and phenomenological method, and to contribute to the theoretical understanding of society.

<p>Sociology uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The two levels of analysis in sociology are micro-level analysis (individual interaction and agency) and macro-level analysis (social systems and social structure).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The main subjects of study in sociology include society, human social behavior, social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociological research uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociological analysis can range from micro-level analyses of individual interaction and agency to macro-level analyses of social systems and social structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sociologists aim to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change, as well as refine the theoretical understanding of social processes and phenomenological method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Specific areas of focus in sociology include social stratification, social class, social mobility, religion, secularization, law, sexuality, gender, and deviance.</p> Signup and view all the answers