Sociology 2172A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: The Sociological Imagination, Microsociology, Bob Garfield
3 Feb 2021
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Why study sociology: studying sociology helps us achieve a greater understanding of the social world (social practices, attitudes, institutions, ourselves (how individuals relate to social patterns, others in the multicultural context of canada. Putting social life into perspective (what exactly is sociology: sociology is the systematic study of human society and social interaction using scientific techniques. Sociologists develop theories about how behaviour is shaped by group life and how group life is affected by individuals. Sociologists are interested in knowing what is really going on behind the scenes. It is more important to study how people act rather than how people say they will act. Putting social life into perspective (what does the study of social behaviour and relationship examine?) The study of social behaviour and relationships examines the effects of society and group membership on human behaviour: people"s perceptions of their social environment the effects of these perceptions on their behaviour and social interaction.
