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DIR. OF WELFARE MKTG DEP. (DOWEL)
- History & Introduction
Sociology studies how people interact in society. It emerged in the 1800s to understand rapid social changes, with key thinkers like Comte, Durkheim, Marx, and Weber.
- Sociological Imagination
Developed by C. Wright Mills, it’s the ability to link personal problems to larger societal issues, helping us understand the impact of social forces on our lives.
- Social Theories
Sociologists use theories to explain society:
- Functionalism sees society as a stable system.
- Conflict Theory focuses on inequality and power.
- Symbolic Interactionism examines daily interactions and meanings.
- Scientific Sociology
Sociology uses scientific methods like surveys and experiments to study social behavior in an objective and reliable way.
- Culture
Culture includes values, beliefs, norms, language, and traditions shared by a group. It shapes how people live and relate to one another.
- Socialization
The process of learning society’s rules and behaviors, starting from childhood. It shapes our identity and roles through agents like family and school.
- Society and Groups
People live in structured groups and institutions that influence their roles, behavior, and relationships.
- Deviance & Crime
Deviance is breaking social norms; crime is breaking laws. Both are defined differently depending on society and time.
- Social Stratification
Societies rank people based on class, income, or status. This leads to inequality, but mobility is possible in some systems.
- Sex and Gender
Sex is biological; gender is social. Societies create roles and expectations for each gender, which can lead to inequality.
- Race and Ethnicity
Race is a social label based on appearance; ethnicity is cultural background. These affect identity and how people are treated.
- Aging
Aging involves physical, emotional, and social changes. Older people face ageism and challenges in healthcare and retirement.
- Family
Family provides emotional support, reproduction, and early socialization. Its structure varies by culture and over time.
- Education
Beyond teaching knowledge, schools transmit values and shape social order. Education can both reduce and reinforce inequality.
- Religion
Religion offers meaning, moral guidance, and unity. Sociologists study its role in shaping social behavior and beliefs.
- Media
Mass media influences public opinion, spreads culture, and shapes behavior. It also raises concerns about bias and misinformation.
- Population
Population studies focus on birth, death, and migration trends. These patterns help governments and organizations plan resources.
- Urbanization
As cities grow, people face new challenges like overcrowding, pollution, and inequality, but also new opportunities and lifestyles.
- Collective Behavior & Social Movements
People act collectively during events like protests or fads. Social movements push for change and have clear goals and stages.
- Rape and Sexual Assault
Addresses the seriousness of sexual violence, dispels myths, promotes support for victims, and stresses the need for consent education.
We care about your welfare.
DIR. OF WELFARE MKTG DEP. (DOWEL)
