Uses of Sociology

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INTRODUCING SOCIOLOGY Sociologyis the systematic study of human action

in social context. It is based on the idea that our

relations with other people create opportunities

for us to think and act but also set limits on our

thoughts and action.


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...THE SYSTEMATIC STUDY OF HUMANSOCIETY SYSTEMATIC

SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINE THAT FOCUSES ATTENTIONON PATTERNS OF BEHAVIOR

HUMAN SOCIETY GROUP BEHAVIOR IS PRIMARY FOCUS; HOW

GROUPS INFLUENCE INDIVIDUALS AND VICE VERSA

AT THE HEART OF SOCIOLOGY

THE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE WHICH OFFERS AUNIQUE VIEW OF SOCIETY


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Sociology studies society in a scientific way.

Sociology throws more light on the social nature of man.

Sociology improves our understanding of society and increases the

power of social action.

The study of sociology helps us to know not only our society and

men but also others, their motives, aspirations, status, occupations,

traditions, customs, institutions, culture etc.

The contribution of sociology is not less significant in enriching

culture.

The study of great social institutions and the relations of individuals

of each one of them is another aspect of the practical side of sociology


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Sociology is useful as a teaching subject too.

The need for study of sociology is greater especially inunderdeveloped countries

The study of society is of paramount importance in solving

social problems

Sociological knowledge is necessary for understanding andplanning of society

Study of society has helped several government to promote

the welfare of the weaker sections

Sociology has drawn our attention to the intrinsic worth anddignity of man

Sociology keeps us up-to-date on modern social situations and

developments


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P

ERSONALIT

IES

AUGUSTE COMTE(1798-1857)POSITIVISM; LAW OF THREE

STAGES; THE TWIN PILLARS

KARL MARX(1818-1883)CLASS CONFLICT/STRUGGLE

HERBERT SPENCER(1820-1903)

SOCIAL DARWINISM

EMILE DURKHEIM(1858-1917)GROUP FORCES; SOCIAL

SOLIDARITY


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EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

WELL-ROUNDED AS A PERSON

SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS

MORE APPRECIATION FOR DIVERSITY THE GLOBAL VILLAGE

DOMESTIC SOCIAL MARGINALITY

ENHANCED LIFE CHANCES

MICRO AND MACRO UNDERSTANDING

INCREASE SOCIAL POTENTIALS


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CULTURE The knowledge, language, values, customs, and

material objects that are passed from person to person

and from one generation to the next in a human group

or society


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Material World Material Culture

The physical or tangible (see, touch) that members of asociety make, use, and share

Raw Materials Technology Stuff

Non-Material Culture

The abstract or intangible human creations of society

that influences peoples behavior Language, beliefs, values, rules of behavior, family patterns,

political systems


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Components of Culture Symbols

Anything that meaningfully represents something else

Language

A set of symbols that expresses ideas and enable people to

think and communicate with one anotherValues

Collective ideas about what is right or wrong, good or bad, anddesirable or undesirable in a particular culture

Norms

Established rules of behavior or standards of conduct


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OTHER WAYS SOCIOLOGY ALLOWS US TO SEE

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ADVANTAGES OF A SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL MARGINALITY

ALLOWS US TO NOTICE DIVERSITY

SOCIOLOGY DRAWS ATTENTION TO SOCIAL CRISIS

IMPORTANCE OF THESE ITEMS

THEY ALLOW US TO SEE THE CONNECTION BETWEENMICRO AND MACRO SOCIAL ELEMENTS


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OBSERVATIONS ARE CERTAINLY IMPACTED BY THEPERSONAL PERSPECTIVES THROUGH WHICH

PEOPLE COME TO VIEW THE WORLD


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SOCIAL PARADIGMS

THEORY: A STATEMENT OF HOW AND WHYFACTS ARE RELATED

PARADIGM: A SET OF FUNDAMENTALASSUMPTIONS THAT GUIDES THINKING

PEOPLE HOLD DIFFERINGOPINIONS ABOUT THEIR

SOCIAL WORLD

WE ALL COME FROMDIFFERENT SOCIALEXPERIENCES AND THEY

BIAS OUR ASSUMPTIONS


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CAREERS IN SOCIOLOGY

Sociology is not only an intellectual discipline,it is alsoa profession

Sociologists play a vital and varied role in todayssociety

They serve asconsultant,policymaker,teacher,researcher,administrat

or,clinical counsellor, social critic ,parole worker careercounsellor, programme evaluator, urban planner,marketing administation coordinator and personnelmanager.


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KNOWLEDGE OF SOCIOLOGY IS USED IN THEFOLLOWING AREAS OF SOCIAL LIFE

Professions-medicine,law,engineering,business etc.

Industry

Rural and urban planning

Business consultancy

PoliticsArchitecture

Computer industry

Military intelligence


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Child welfare and health care

Gerontology

Entrepreneurship International relations

Criminal justice

New emerging careers: (a) action programme, and (b)

development

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