Sociology purpose
Helps us gain a new perspective of ourselves and the world around us
Sociological perspective
A viewing of the behavior of groups in a systematic way
Social interaction
How people relate to one another and influence each other's behavior
Phenomenon
Observable facts/events that involve human society
Name the 6 social sciences
1.) History
2.) Psychology
3.) Political Science
4.) Sociology
5.) Economics
6.) Anthropology
History
Study of past events
Psychology
Social science dealing with behavior and thinking of organisms
Political Science
Examination of the government's organization and operation
Economics
Study of choices people make to satisfy needs/wants
Sociology
Study of human society and social behavior
Anthropology
Comparative study of past and present cultures
C.W. Mills
Named Social Interaction- ability to see a connection between the larger world and ones life
Auguste Comte
Father of sociology
- named social static's: hold society together, gives it predictability and stability
- social dynamics: the ever changing area within society.