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Sociology
• SSSocFR1: Students will explain the
origins of sociology and the sociological
perspective, and how sociology relates to
the other social sciences.
Sociology
• A. Explain sociology, sociological
perspective, and the sociological
imagination.
Sociology
Definition - The
systematic study of
human society and
social interaction.
A society is a large social grouping that shares the same
geographical territory and is subject to the same political
authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Sociological Imagination
• The ability to see
the relationship
between individual
experiences and the
larger society.
Private v. Public Issues
Sociological Perspective
• Sociology studies human social behavior.
It assumes a group, rather than an
individual perspective. Sociologists look
for the patterns in social relationships.
Individuals can benefit by using their
sociological imaginations to look at events
in their personal lives.
Sociology
• A. Explain sociology, sociological
perspective, and the sociological
imagination.
Stereotypes
SSSocFR1(b)
• Describe the origins of sociology as a
social science ad the significance of its
historical framework.
Origins of Sociology
• Sociology is a young science.
• It started with the writings of European
scholars like Auguste Comte, Harriet
Martineau, Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx,
Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber.
• Jane Adams and W.E.B. DuBoise helped
focus America’s attention on social issues.
• After WWII, America takes the lead in
developing the field of Sociology.
SSSocFR1(c)
• Explain the relationship of sociology to the
other social sciences.
The Social Sciences
• Social Science is a branch of learning that
deals with human society. It has a number
of disciplines:
• Anthropology
• Psychology
• Economics
• Political Science
• History
SSSocFR1(d)
• Identify careers where sociological
knowledge is applicable.
Sociology Careers
• Social Services work (working with youth
and elderly)
• Community Work (President Obama)
• Correctional Work - officers
• Business (advertising, research,
Insurance, real estate, sales, training)
• Government Services
• Teaching
Assessment
• 1) Define sociology.
• 2) Explain the significance of patterns for Sociologists.
• Read “The McDonaldization of Higher Education” on
page 20. Then answer the following questions:
• 1. Do you think the benfits of the ‘McUniversity” outweigh
the disadvantages? Why or Why not?
• 2What other industries or professions are being effected
by McDonaldization? Give examples.
• ON page 22 in your book, write the questions and
answers under Section 2 Assessment, to include the
Critical Thinking question (you do not have to write the
question to the critical thinking question).