i have a presentation tomorrow which i am stuck for points. i have been told i have to be for the arguement (sociology is a science). please help if u have any veiws or knowledge on this matter. thanks.
2006-11-14 06:55:04 · 3 answers · asked by twiggy 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Sociology is the study of society and human social action. A sociologist studies the social rules and processes that organize people in society as individuals and as members of associations, groups, and institutions, as well as how these rules and processes develop. Sociological research ranges from the analysis of short contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to the study of global social processes. Most sociologists work in one or more specialties or subfields.
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2006-11-14 07:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Yes its a science. WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?
Sociology is the study of the social world, and the behaviour of humans in a variety of situations. Several aspects of human behaviour are studied within the context of political transformation and globalisation, creating an understanding of society in a changing world. Sociology encourages critical thinking and urges one to challenge existing ideas. Sociologists study race and ethnicity, social stratification, social mobility, policy processes, education, poverty, organisations and bureaucracies, crime and social problems, family and religion; amongst a range of other social processes.
2006-11-15 07:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by screaming frenzy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sociology is a science because it uses the scientific method to study society.
2006-11-15 18:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by IElop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋