Lesson 1

Question 1

What is sociology?

Answer 1

The study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society

Sociology can also be defined as the systematic/scientific study of human society and relationships.

Question 2

What does sociology study?

Answer 2

Social problems and human relationships

Sociology investigates societal organizations, culture, and population-related topics.

Question 3

What is the relationship between sociology and society?

Answer 3

Society is a group of people involved in social interaction; sociology is the systematic study of this social life.

Society is a network of human relationships.

Question 4

What are the three main focus areas in the scope of sociology?

Answer 4

• Societal organizations
• Culture
• Population

Societal organizations include institutions like marriage, family, and religion.

Question 5

How does sociology help individuals?

Answer 5

It helps individuals understand human society and how social systems work

Sociological knowledge can promote social reforms and provide insights into social problems.

Question 6

What is the main focus of sociology?

Answer 6

To analyze social issues

Sociology provides critical insight and perspective to solutions for social problems.

Question 7

What is the scope of sociology?

Answer 7

It includes the study of social institutions, social processes, and social groupings

Sociology examines political, economic, social, and religious factors.

Question 8

Is sociology an interdisciplinary subject?

Answer 8

Yes, sociology is an interdisciplinary subject with vast applications

It encompasses various social sciences like economics, political science, and anthropology.

Question 9

True or False: Sociology confines itself to one particular area of social life.

Answer 9

False

Sociology is concerned with all aspects of society.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Sociology investigates how societies develop, endure, and _______.

Answer 10

change over time

This includes the study of social change.

Question 11

What range of topics do sociologists study?

Answer 11

• Shopping
• Music
• Sexuality
• Ethnic conflict
• Poverty
• Sports
• Health
• Drug use
• Religion
• Migration
• Environment

Sociology covers a vast and diverse range of topics affecting social life.