Introduction To Sociology Flashcards
What’s sociology major concern?
Society
Sociology is also known as
Science of society
Define sociology
The study of society and human behavior
According to David Popene, sociology is defined as
The systematic and objective study of human society and social interaction
Sociology strives to be scientific means
Sociologists don’t rely on insights, unsubstantiated beliefs or hearsay but rely on scientific evidence obtained by systematic study of human social life
List folks proverbs, novels,plays that contain brilliant insights and wisdom into human relationship and social system.
Shakespeare The innkeeper loves the drunkard but not for the son in law Good fences make good neighbors Essays of Voltaire Novels of Dickens
Importance of sociological perspective
- Helps us to understand the many forces influencing a problem
- Helps us to grasp how the whole system in question operates and is held
What’s the main goal of sociology
Advance our understanding of the world we live in
Minor goals of sociology include
- Gives us awareness of cultural difference that allows us to see the social world from many perspectives
- Often, if we properly understand how others live, we also aquire a better understanding of what their problems are
Examples of social problems
Gender based violence Child abuse Crime Poverty Divorce
Define values
Values are ideas shared by people in a society about what is good and bad, wrong and right, desirable and undesirable
Define institution
These include family, education, religion and belief systems; politics, power and government;the economy and the work
What’s the importance of studying sociology
Provide a special way of approaching problems that can help us make everyday decisions
