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An Introduction to Sociology, What is the role of institutions in society…
An Introduction to Sociology
sociology
Social science that studies human societies, their interactions and the processes that preserve
psychology
Social science that studies about human mind and behavior.
anthropology
Social science that studies human body structure Appearance, skin color, race, ethnicity, human ancestors Social behavior, rituals, language use, symbols, production of tools and objects
Similar and Difference
Similar
The three of them are study about social science that relate to relation in social and humanity behavior
Difference
Psychology mostly studies about human mind, Sociology are studies about human societies and Anthropology are studies about cultural.
careers that sociologist will go into
Social service(Helping, support and assistance towards particular groups)
Teacher(Guild student how to live in social)
Social advocacy organizations(establishments primarily engaged in promoting a particular social or political cause intended to benefit a broad)
Questions a sociologist might ask about society/ culture
To what extent does our social class background affect our life chances?
Individuals of lower socioeconomic status have lower levels of overall health, less insurance coverage, and less access to adequate healthcare than those of higher SES.
To what extent does our ethnicity affect our life chances?
Some people tend to view minorities as inferior. and resulting in unequal life opportunities as well as ethnic minorities Certain minorities tend to have higher poverty rates.
To what extent is the individual shaped by society?
society which has shaped itself to survive in the surrounding environment
To what extent does our gender affect our life chances?
In health, women statistically live longer lives than men
In the workplace, the gender pay gap is a clear example of gender inequality.
In education, university subjects, a gendered curriculum and changes in attitudes may explain gender inequality in the education system.
What is the role of institutions in society – do they perform positive functions, or simply work in the interests of the powerful and against the powerless? (a related question here is why do our life chances vary by class, gender and ethnicity)