Pos112 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is Sociology?
Sociology constitutes one of the social science disciplines.
Who coined the term ‘sociology’?
Auguste Comte (1798-1857) coined the term ‘sociology’ in 1838.
From which Latin and Greek words is ‘sociology’ derived?
Derived from the Latin word ‘Socio’ meaning society and the Greek word ‘logy’ meaning science or study of.
What did Comte aim to achieve with sociology?
Comte aimed to create a discipline that uses natural sciences’ methods to solve problems affecting human continuity.
How did Comte view sociology in relation to social sciences?
Sociology is considered the queen of the social sciences, encompassing all aspects of society.
What is the original term used for sociology?
Sociology was originally called ‘social physics’.
How did Max Weber define sociology?
A science that attempts the interpretive understanding of social action to arrive at its causes and effects.
What is Giddens’ definition of sociology?
The scientific study of human life, social groups, whole societies, and the human world.
Who is a sociologist?
A sociologist is someone who applies sociological imagination to analyze social phenomena.
What crisis influenced the emergence of sociology?
The crisis in France during the time of Auguste Comte, notably the French Revolution.
True or False: Sociology focuses on internal sources of behavior.
False.
What do psychology and sociology primarily focus on regarding human behavior?
Psychology focuses on internal sources; sociology focuses on external sources.
List three branches of sociology.
- Industrial sociology
- Sociology of crime
- Political sociology
Where do sociologists commonly work?
- Lecturers/researchers
- Social workers
- Managers in organizations
- Health workers
- Political leaders
Fill in the blank: Sociology studies the workings of _______ and the effects that social factors have on people.
[the society]
What is the focus of economic sociology?
The distribution of scarce resources.
What is the focus of political science in relation to sociology?
Power and its distribution among groups in human society.
Name two international organizations where sociologists may work.
- UNICEF
- WHO
What are some areas that sociology encompasses?
- Cultural life
- Political life
- Economic life
- Migration
- Population
What does the term ‘sociological imagination’ refer to?
The ability to see personal circumstances in a broader social context.
What does the sociology of education study?
The role and impact of educational institutions in society.
