Soc 201

Dr. Gray

What is Sociology

Sociology-the systematic study of social interaction-processes by which we act toward and react to people around us-at a variety of levels.

Sociologists use scientific research to discover patterns and create theories about who we are, how we interact with others, and why we do what we do.

Sociology goes beyond common sense in the pursuit of knowledge about the entire scope of our social world, including small groups (like families and friends), large organizations and institutions (like your school), and entire societies (like the United States and other countries).

What is the Sociological Imagination

While psychology examines how the mind works, anthropology examines the structures of developing countries, and social work endeavors to better the...