LESSON 1 Flashcards
It is a social science that provides a study of a man, not as an individual, but in the context of how he relates others in a group, needing other people to survive, and vice versa.
Sociology
It is concerned with the study of people in a group or social context, not as isolated individuals.
Sociology
It promises to help man understand what is happening in him, in relation to his environment and why certain social phenomena occur.
Sociology
It explains human behavior in relation to social interactions among individuals which cause or influence their behavior.
Sociology
It is a body of related generalizations about human social behavior which were taken into account using scientific methods.
Sociology
It aims to obtain possible theories and principles about society as well as various aspects of social life.
Sociology
It aims to critically study the nature of humanity, which also leads to examining our roles within the society.
Sociology
It seeks to appreciate that all things (in society) are interdependent with each other. An individual’s personal history is connected to his or her environment’s history, which is also tied to the nation’s history.
Sociology
It seeks to broaden our familiarity in sociological facts, which are acquired through empirical processes. Incidentally, it makes us realize our prejudices on various social issues.
Sociology
It seeks to expose our minds to the different perspectives on attaining the truth.
Sociology
What are the branches of sociology?
Social Organization, Social Psychology, Applied Sociology, Population Studies, Human Ecology, Sociological Theory and Research, Social Change
Define sociology.
IT IS A SOCIAL SCIENCE THAT PROVIDES A STUDY OF A MAN, NOT AS AN INDIVIDUAL, BUT ON HOW IT RELATES TO ITS ENVIRONMENT.
This includes the study of social institutions, social inequality, social mobility, religious groups, and bureaucracy.
Social Organization
This area focuses on the study of human nature and its emphasis on social processes as they affect individuals or responses which are called “social stimuli”.
Social Psychology
This is concerned with the specific intent of yielding practical applications for human behavior and organizations.
Applied Sociology
Its goal is to assist in resolving social problems through the use of sociological research.
Applied Sociology
This area includes size and growth, demographic characteristics, composition, migration, changes, and quality vis-a-vos economic, political, and social systems.
Population Studies