SOC 1100 Chapter 1: Chapter One Textbook Notes

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Deanna Behnke- Cook

Document Summary

Sociology: the systematic study of human society. Sociological perspective: sociologists identify general patterns in the behaviour of individuals. Global perspective: the study of the larger world and our society"s place in it. The position of our society in the larger world system effects everyone in canada. High-income countries: nations with the highest overall standard of living. Includes 72 countries including canada, us, argentina, western europe, south africa, etc. Middle-income countries: nations with a standard of living about average for the world as a whole. 70 nations including eastern europe, latin america, etc. Low-income countries: nations with a low standard of living in which most people are poor. Remaining 53 countries including parts of africa and asia. Sociologists are in high demand with agencies and companies to make sure that programs will work and be effective while in a cost-effective manner.