Final Exam: Introduction

Question 1

Definition of Sociology?

Answer 1

The study of society & social relationships e.g. Male/Female, Adult/Child, Doctor/Patient

Question 2

What are social relationships shaped by?

Answer 2

1. Interaction with others.
2. Larger social structures e.g. Family, the state, economy.
   (Sociologists cannot agree which has more weight)

Question 3

The 3 core themes of 176.101

Answer 3

1. Social & Personal (influence of societal structures on choice e.g. Religion, family. culture.
2. The Local & Global: Globalisation & Rationalisation
3. Differences & Divisions: Class, Gender, Ethnicity.