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What is sociology's main focus?
What is sociology's main focus?
- Refining the theoretical understanding of social processes and phenomenological method
- Empirical investigation and critical analysis
- Patterns of social relationships and aspects of culture associated with everyday life (correct)
- Theoretical understanding of social processes and phenomenological method
What methods does sociology use for study?
What methods does sociology use for study?
- Statistical analysis and modeling
- Historical research and comparative analysis
- Empirical investigation and critical analysis (correct)
- Qualitative research and theoretical analysis
What are the traditional focuses of sociology?
What are the traditional focuses of sociology?
- Social class, social mobility, religion, law, and gender
- Social stratification, social class, social mobility, religion, law, and sexuality
- Social stratification, social class, religion, gender, and deviance (correct)
- Social mobility, secularization, law, sexuality, and socio-technical aspects
What do some sociologists primarily focus on?
What do some sociologists primarily focus on?
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What does sociology study at macro-level analyses?
What does sociology study at macro-level analyses?
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Sociology's Focus and Methods
- The main focus of sociology is on the systematic study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions.
- Sociology uses a range of methods for study, including surveys, experiments, content analysis, and comparative historical research.
Traditional Focuses of Sociology
- Traditional focuses of sociology include social inequality, social institutions, social change, and social deviance.
- These areas of focus help sociologists understand the ways in which society operates and how individuals interact with one another.
Contemporary Sociological Focuses
- Some sociologists primarily focus on contemporary issues, such as crime, education, family, and the environment.
- These focuses help sociologists understand the complexities of modern society and the ways in which individuals and institutions interact.
Macro-Level Analyses
- At the macro-level, sociology studies the large-scale social structures, institutions, and systems that shape individual behavior and social interactions.
- This level of analysis examines the broader social context, including the economy, politics, and culture, to understand how they impact society as a whole.
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