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## Sociology The science of society assists us to understand our self, our capacities, and talents. It enables us to adjust ourselves to the changing environment. It guides us in understanding social life. ### 2. Knowledge about social diversities - Provides us with knowledge of different types o...

## Sociology The science of society assists us to understand our self, our capacities, and talents. It enables us to adjust ourselves to the changing environment. It guides us in understanding social life. ### 2. Knowledge about social diversities - Provides us with knowledge of different types of societies, groups, communities, their way of life, cultural differences, religious and regional differences, plural nature of society. ### 3. Scientific approach: - With the help of Sociology, we can develop a scientific approach to know social reality. - Makes us more objective, rational, critical, or prejudice-free, and positive in our thinking. ### 4. Career-oriented: - The utility of Sociology is increasing day by day. - It is essential at present to have sociological knowledge to study our dynamic society. - The occupational nature is also changing in a changing society. - The knowledge of Sociology can perfectly be matched with a changing society, changing needs and changing nature of occupations. - From this perspective, the importance of Sociology increases. - Its application is increasing in the field of industry, social services, social work, law, competitive examinations, marketing, public relations, journalism, broadcasting, skill development, communication fields, NGOs, labour welfare, social security, insurance sector, rehabilitation, social welfare. ### 5. Solutions to social problems: - The present society is facing several social problems like poverty, unemployment, terrorism, overpopulation, migration, social unrest, addiction, social disorganisation, racial and caste conflicts, communal riots, delinquency etc.. - To solve all these problems, balanced knowledge is needed. - Such analysis can be made using a sociological outlook. ### 6. Sociology keeps people updated and alert: - Sociology has a practical value. - It keeps people updated and alert about social situations, social phenomena, changing society, and it invites our attention for an effective response to such conditions. ### Activity-3 Visit any nearby NGO and collect information about their work. Prepare a PPT and present it in your class. In this chapter you have become familiar with the meaning of Sociology, the nature and usefulness of studying Sociology. We hope you are now excited to learn about the thinkers who have contributed to the development of Sociology