SOCI 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: The Sociological Imagination, Harriet Martineau, Auguste Comte
18 Oct 2016
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Sociology: the systematic study of human"s society and social interaction. )t is a systematic study because it studies both the theoretical perspectives and research methods to examine behaviour. Helps us get a better understanding of ourselves and the social world. Particularly interested in contemporary social organization, social relations and social changes. Focuses on internal factors relating to the individual to explain behaviour and mental process. It helps us get a better understanding of ourselves and the social world. It enables us to see how behaviour is shaped by the groups in which we belong to and society in which we live. Society: a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and in subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. An example of a society is canada, united states or. Helps us look beyond our personal experiences and gain insights into the society and larger world order.
