The Sociological Point of View Section 1 examining social life Section 2 sociology: then and now

What You Know How do you think the study of sociology might be similar to the study of history? Consider: Goals of studying history Methods and research Past and present social behaviors and attitudes What might you already know about the study of sociology? Individuals vs. society Culture Institutions, economies, politics

Section 1 Examining Social Life

Sociology Defined Sociology: The science that studies human society and social behavior. Sociologists are interested in social interaction—how people relate and influence one another Why is sociology important?

Sociological Imagination: Draw a Picture Society Individual

The Social Sciences Group Projects Define and Present: Psychology Anthropology Geography History Political Science Law Economics Linguistics Media Education Create a poster about your discipline Explain the role and purpose of each discipline How does your discipline connect or contribute to sociology? The Social Sciences

C. Wright Mills (1916 – 1962) Social Theorist and Critic Sociological Imagination The ability to see the connection between the larger world and your personal life View your own life within a larger social and historical setting The capacity to “range from the most impersonal and remote topics to the most intimate features of the human self—and to see the relation between the two” C. Wright Mills (1916 – 1962) Social Theorist and Critic

Social Sciences Discipline Role/Purpose Sociology Connection Psychology Anthropology Geography History Political Science Law Economics Linguistics Media

Analyzing Sociology Write a two to three paragraph response: Explain how a sociological imagination can assist you in your everyday life Consider: People as social beings Balance between personal desires and social environment Viewing your own life within a larger social and historical context

American Sociological Association National organization for Sociologists The Association is: a non-profit membership association based in Washington, DC dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the public good 100 years old in 2005 (founded in 1905) an association of over 13,000+  members publisher of 10 professional journals and magazines

American Sociological Association Group Presentation In groups you will: Be assigned one of the ASA publications Create a PowerPoint about the journal Include: A picture of the journal The “Mission Statement” A sample article American Sociological Contemporary Society Contexts Journal of Health and Social Behavior Social Psychology Sociological Methodology Sociological Theory Sociology of Education Socius Teaching Sociology

Sociology of Education Studies in Sociology of Education and Human Social Development Examine how social institutions and experiences affect educational process Focus on individual, institutional, and organizational levels

Sample Article Abstract Main Points: First-Generation, low- income struggle through college application process