Sociology

Question 1

What is Sociology?

Answer 1

• Study of human social life, groups and societies
• Involves studying the behaviour of individuals and groups, as well as social institutions
• Focuses on relationships between people and the societies they develop and how society shapes who you are
• Sociology helps you understand your peers or your community
• How society as a whole can influence thoughts, feelings and actions

Question 2

Areas of Interest: MACRO-SOCIOLOGY

Answer 2

Study widespread social processes among large groups of people or institutions
- Functionalism
- Conflict theory
- Feminist sociology

Question 3

Areas of Interest: MICRO-SOCIOLOGY

Answer 3

Studies people and behaviour at a more interpersonal level, such as in face-to-face interactions
- Feminist sociology
- Symbolic interactionism