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1. Sociology for Physiotherapy

2. The field of  Sociology  studies society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture. It explores how social influences affect human behaviour and how societies develop, change, and function. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts. This field encompasses a wide range of topics, such as family, religion, education, crime, and race, among others. What is Sociology?

3. Social Structures : Sociology studies the organized patterns of relationships and institutions that constitute society, such as the family, education systems, legal systems, and the economy. Social Interaction : It examines how people interact with one another in different contexts and how these interactions shape social life. Social Change : Sociologists are interested in understanding how societies change over time and the factors that drive these changes, such as technology, culture, and economic shifts. Social Inequality : It explores issues related to inequality, such as class, race, gender, and the distribution of resources and power in society. Key aspects of sociology

4. Definitions Auguste Comte : " Sociology is the science of social phenomena subject to natural and invariable laws, the discovery of which is the object of investigation." Explanation : As the founder of sociology, Comte viewed it as a science that should uncover the laws governing human society, much like natural sciences uncover the laws of nature.

5. Definitions Émile Durkheim : "Sociology is the study of social facts." Explanation : Durkheim emphasized the importance of studying "social facts," which are aspects of social life that influence individual behavior, such as norms, values, and structures, and are external to the individual.

6. Definitions Max Weber : "Sociology is a science concerning itself with the interpretive understanding of social action and thereby with a causal explanation of its course and consequences." Explanation : Weber focused on the subjective meanings that individuals attach to their actions, which in turn shape social structures. He believed sociology should seek to understand the meanings behind social actions.

7. Definitions Karl Marx : While Marx didn't explicitly define sociology, his work laid the foundation for a materialist understanding of society, emphasizing that "the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles." Explanation : Marx's analysis of society focused on the economic structures and class relations that he believed determined social life and historical development.

8. Definitions Herbert Spencer : " Sociology is the study of evolution in its most complex form." Explanation : Spencer viewed society as a social organism that evolves over time, with sociology being the study of this evolutionary process.

9. Definitions Talcott Parsons : " Sociology is the study of the structure and function of social systems .“ Explanation : Parsons was a key figure in structural-functionalism, which views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and social order.

10. Definitions C. Wright Mills : " Sociology is the study of the intersection of biography and history .“ Explanation : Mills emphasized the connection between individual experiences (biography) and larger social forces (history), arguing that sociology should help people understand their own lives within the context of broader societal changes. .

11. The scope of sociology is extensive, covering various dimensions of social life, behaviour , and structures. It includes the study of major social institutions such as family, education, religion, government, and the economy, examining their functions, structures, and impacts on individuals and society. Sociology also focuses on social stratification, exploring hierarchical arrangements based on class, caste, race, gender, and other forms of inequality, and the processes that maintain or challenge these hierarchies.  Additionally, it delves into socialization, investigating how individuals learn and internalize societal norms, values, and roles. Scope of Sociology 

12. The discipline also examines social change, studying how societies evolve over time through movements, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. Furthermore, sociology analyzes social interactions and relationships within groups, communities, and networks, considering micro-level individual behaviours and macro-level societal trends. By addressing these and other areas, sociology provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of human social life and the dynamics of societal change. Scope of Sociology 

13. Scope of Sociology 

14. There are many fields in anthropology, namely; archaeology, linguistics, physical anthropology and social anthropology. Although, anthropology has been regarded as the study of early (primitive) cultures, and sociology of the more contemporary society. This distinction is no longer valid. Many of the early village studies in India have been done by social anthropologists. The tribal communities in India have, by and large, been studied by anthropologists, in both their physical and social aspects. There is, hence, some overlap between the areas of study of sociology and anthropology, particularly, social anthropology. Culture and social organizations are concepts studied in both these disciplines Sociology and Anthropology