SOC 10000 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Harriet Martineau, The Sociological Imagination, Auguste Comte
14 Nov 2016
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L01 explain what sociology can contribute to our understanding of social life. Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social interaction. Putting social life into perspective: systematic because sociologists apply both theoretical perspectives and research methods (or orderly approaches) to examinations of social behaviors. Sociology examines the individuals in relation to external factors. A society a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political. Why should you study sociology? authority and dominant cultural expectations. Commonsense knowledge guides ordinary conduct in everyday life. A myth is a popular but false notation that may be used, either intentionally or unintentionally, to perpetuate certain beliefs or theories even in the light of conclusive evidence to the contrary. Sociological imagination the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger. Personal troubles are private problems that affect individuals and the networks of people with which they regularly associate.
