Intro to Sociology

Question 1

What is sociology

Answer 1

the scientific study of society and human behaviour

Question 2

What ability does sociology require

Answer 2

view society from the perspective of outsider

instead of perspective of limited experiences, and cultural biases

Question 3

What are the social context that influence behaviour

Answer 3

family
ethnicity
gender
social class
politics
history
economy
religion
culture
education
globalisation
technology

Question 4

Why do we value sociology?

Answer 4

respect cultures
understand society and human behaviour in objective way
voice for silenced powerless in society
make sense of social experiences