Tiêu đề Sociology Question No 1 Waht is Sociology. Explain Nature, Scope And development of sociology..pdf ✅

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the group or companionship and the word logus means the study. So, we can say that sociology the study of group or companionship. 3. DEFINTION OF SOCIOLOGY: ❖ According to Graham summer: “The science of society.” ❖ According to Durkheim: “The science of institutions.” ❖ According to Max Weber: “The study of social action.” 4. IMPORTANCE OF SOCIOLOGY: Sociology is crucial as it helps us understand how societies work, the impact of culture, and the connections between individuals and groups. It enables us to address social issues and improve our communities. 5. ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIOLOGY: Sociology is the study of human society and social behavior. It emerged as a separate field of study during the 19th century, as societies underwent significant changes due to industrialization and urbanization. ❖ Early Roots: The roots of sociology can be traced back to ancient philosophers such as Plato, and Aristotle, who contemplated questions about human society and its organization. However, sociology as a formal discipline only began to take shape in the 18th and 19th centuries. ❖ Auguste Comte: Comte coined the term "sociology" and aimed to apply scientific principles to study social phenomena. He believed that societies evolve in predictable stages, and through understanding these stages, societies could progress.
❖ Industrialization and Urbanization: The 19th century saw rapid industrialization and urbanization, leading to significant social changes. Sociologists like Emile Durkheim focused on studying the impact of these changes on individuals and society as a whole. ❖ Institutionalization of Sociology: Sociology gradually gained recognition as an academic discipline. Universities started offering sociology courses and establishing sociology departments. ❖ Diverse Specializations: As sociology matured, it branched out into various subfields, including sociology of family, education, crime, gender, race, and more. These specializations allowed researchers to delve deeper into specific aspects of social life. ❖ Contemporary Sociological Perspectives: Today, sociology remains a dynamic field, with ongoing research and new perspectives. Contemporary sociologists continue to explore issues related to globalization, technology, inequality, and the impact of social media, among others. 6. NATURE OF SOCIOLOGY: The nature of sociology can be explained by these headings. I. Sociology is an independent science: Sociology is a separate and distinct scientific discipline. It focuses on the systematic study of human societies, social interactions, and group behavior. It does not rely on other sciences to establish its principles.
II. Sociology is a social science: As a social science, sociology examines human behavior in the context of social interactions and structures. III. Sociology is categorical and not normative discipline: Sociology aims to describe and explain social phenomena without passing judgments or prescribing moral values. It identifies patterns and relationships within societies but refrains from advocating for any particular social norms or ideologies. IV. Sociology is an abstract science: Sociology deals with abstract concepts and ideas rather than concrete physical objects. It explores intangible aspects of human society, such as social norms, values, beliefs, and social structures. V. Sociology is a general science: Sociology seeks to develop general principles and theories that can be applied across different societies and cultures. While individual societies may have unique characteristics. VI. Sociology is an empirical and rational science: Sociology relies on empirical evidence, which means it gathers data through observation, surveys, experiments, and other scientific methods. 7. SCOPE OF SOCIOLOGY: Scope of Sociology can be explain by these headings. I. Understanding Society and Human Behavior: Sociology is the study of society and human behavior. It aims to understand how people interact with one another, the patterns of social relationships, and the influences that shape individual and group actions.