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## Sociology ### 1.2.2 Scope of Sociology - Scope is also the range of subjects covered by sociology - All aspects of subject matter are included in sociology - Sociology can be introduced to students as the study of society and its various aspects ### Bio-Sociology - Bio-sociology is a subject...

## Sociology ### 1.2.2 Scope of Sociology - Scope is also the range of subjects covered by sociology - All aspects of subject matter are included in sociology - Sociology can be introduced to students as the study of society and its various aspects ### Bio-Sociology - Bio-sociology is a subject that has recently been introduced in the area using methodology from biology in sociology - Art is a social work; this field is a social construct ## The impact of revolutions on society ### 1. Political revolutions - Political revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries affected society - Their interest in social order became one of the main topics in Sociology - This was a key concern of Auguste Comte and Emile Durkheim - The French Revolution in 1789 marked a turning point in the history of human struggle for freedom and equality - It put and end to the age of feudalism and introduced a new order in society - It brought about far-reaching changes not only in French society but also in the rest of Europe - Other countries, like India, were also influenced by ideas generated during the revolution ### 2. Scientific revolution - Europe experienced a "Scientific Revolution" during the Renaissance period - This revolution led to an increased emphasis on science in society as a whole - Technological advancements influenced every sector of life and led to science gaining high prestige - People associated with science were considered successful and were honored - The emergence of Sociology in Europe can be attributed to ideas and scientific discoveries ### 3. Urbanization - The industrial revolution caused large numbers of people to migrate from rural areas to urban settings - This migration was caused by the growth of jobs in urban areas - It lead to an expansion of cities and created issues like overcrowding, pollution, and a lack of healthcare - These issues attracted the attention of sociologists, in particular Max Weber and George Simmel - The "Chicago School," known for its focus on urban life, attributed its emergence to the problems created by urbanization - The emergence of sociology as a discipline can be traced to the impact of commercial, scientific, industrial and French revolutions ### Activity - 1 - Identify the effects of industrial development on Indian society