SOCY 1000 Lecture 1: Sociological Levels of Analysis
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Level of analysis the size and scope of the things which are stu discipline. Every field of study is defined by its level of analysis. Society > institutions > group > individual > organs > Sociology studies things bigger than the individual level (g society) It is distinctive because it has higher levels of analysis; it focuses above the individual level. Identified that all groups may be either primary or seconda. Diffuse relationships relationship enters into all aspects of members" lives. Noninterchangeable members every member is seen as special; Roles an individual situation; anyone can e studied in an academic ans > tissues > cells > el (groups, institutions, & uses on things that are condary elationships are more are focused on a common goal. Ex. ) a lab ese relationships tend to idual has a role in a social ne can be placed into liatio. Noninterchangeable members every member is seen as special; they cannot be replaced.