SOCIOLOGY Defined by many as scientific study of social interaction, but Whitlock’s definition is _?___?__.Defined by many as scientific study of social interaction, but Whitlock’s definition is _?___?__. The scientific study of group human behavior

Salary Survey Report for Degree: Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology

Premise leads to questions –Why did I join that group? –How do groups develop? –How are new members brought into the group? –How does interaction of members affect the group? –How do groups respond to conflict?

OBJECTIVES Enable people to live intelligently in social world To deal with social problems they encounter, especially conflict and social change.

Social Sciences: Anthropology: past and present cultures Psychology: mind and the individual’s behavior Sociology: study of group human behavior Economics: study of choices people make to satisfy their wants & needs Political Science: study of government History: study of past events

Social Institutions As social practices of groups become familiar, accepted and expected they become institutionsAs social practices of groups become familiar, accepted and expected they become institutions Refers to organized practices and relationships of society, rather than to physical places...Refers to organized practices and relationships of society, rather than to physical places...

Nature of Social Reality Whole greater than sum of parts Exists independently of people Society has its own reality = 3

Development of Sociology Response to changes in peoples’ lives between 1790 & 1920 Industrial/Scientific/Intellectual Revolution Religious Enlightenment Society moved from cottage, rural society to industrial, urban society –Growth of Cities/problems it created (SOCIAL PROBLEMS) –Housing, crime, relationships, –Led to American and French Revolution