Sociology Introduction (1).pptx

Sociology is derived from Latin Word�� Socius meaning Society ��& Logos meaning Study. �� = Study of society
First coined the term sociology – ��Auguste Comte in 1839 ��Widely Recognized as a ���“Father of Sociology
Meaning of sociology –

1. According to Ogburn & Nimcoff – “Study of social life”.

2. According to Morris Ginsburg – “Sociology is the study of Human Interaction and interrelations”.

3. According to AW Small – “Science of Social Relationships”.
Definitions of sociology –

1. According to Kimball Young – “Sociology deals with the behaviour of men in a group”.

2. According to Lester – “Sociology is the science of society or of social phenomenon”.
. According to HP Fairchild – “Sociology is the study of the relationship between man & human environment.”

4. According to Lester – “Sociology is concerned with the study of social life & it’s relationships to the factors of culture, natural environment, heredity and groups”.
NATURE OF SOCIOLOGY
dependent Science –

sociology is treated as an independent Science with its own subject matter, theories & methods. It is not treated studies as a branch of any other sciences.
Social Science –

sociology consider as a social science it deals with human beings & social phenomenon, it closely associated with man’s social behaviour, social activity . It is related with anthropology, psychology.
Positive Science –

sociology studies things “as it is” and not “as it to be”. It does not make any value judgement or direction.
Positive Science –

sociology studies things “as it is” and not “as it to be”. It does not make any value judgement or direction.
Positive Science –

sociology studies things “as it is” and not “as it to be”. It does not make any value judgement or direction.
Pure science, not an applied science –

sociology does not deal with practical works. It simply observed the society in a theoretical way studies the factors underlying various social phenomenon.
Sociology is Abstract, not a Concrete -

sociology studies the society in general form. It studies abstract forms of human events & their patterns such as marriage, religion etc.
Sociology is science of Generalization not a particular or individual -

sociology tries to determine general laws or principles about human interaction & society. It does not study social phenomenon from a particular angle .
Sociology is a General social science, not a special social science -

The area of inquiry of sociology is general, not specialized. It Concerned the things in general way , religion or social activities.
Sociology is Both Rational & Empirical science -

The Sociology is an empirical and rational science As an empirical science it emphasizes experiences and the facts, that comes to light from observation, It collects facts.

1. Unit -1 Introduction Ms. Pooja Sen M.Sc Nursing (MHN)

2. Sociology is derived from Latin Word Socius meaning Society & Logos meaning Study. = Study of society

3. First coined the term sociology – Auguste Comte in 1839 Widely Recognized as a “Father of Sociology”

4. Meaning of sociology – 1. According to Ogburn & Nimcoff – “Study of social life”. 2. According to Morris Ginsburg – “Sociology is the study of Human Interaction and interrelations”. 3. According to AW Small – “Science of Social Relationships”.

5. Definition of Sociology

6. Definitions of sociology – 1. According to Kimball Young – “Sociology deals with the behaviour of men in a group”. 2. According to Lester – “Sociology is the science of society or of social phenomenon”.

7. Definitions of sociology – 3. According to HP Fairchild – “Sociology is the study of the relationship between man & human environment.” 4. According to Lester – “Sociology is concerned with the study of social life & it’s relationships to the factors of culture, natural environment, heredity and groups”.

8. NATURE OF SOCIOLOGY

9. Independent Science – sociology is treated as an independent Science with its own subject matter, theories & methods. It is not treated studies as a branch of any other sciences.

10. 2. Social Science – sociology consider as a social science it deals with human beings & social phenomenon, it closely associated with man’s social behaviour, social activity . It is related with anthropology, psychology.

11. 3. Positive Science – sociology studies things “as it is” and not “as it to be”. It does not make any value judgement or direction.

12. 4. Pure science, not an applied science – sociology does not deal with practical works. It simply observed the society in a theoretical way studies the factors underlying various social phenomenon.

13. 5. Sociology is Abstract, not a Concrete - sociology studies the society in general form. It studies abstract forms of human events & their patterns such as marriage, religion etc.

14. 6. Sociology is science of Generalization not a particular or individual - sociology tries to determine general laws or principles about human interaction & society. It does not study social phenomenon from a particular angle .

15. 7 . Sociology is a General social science, not a special social science - The area of inquiry of sociology is general, not specialized. It Concerned the things in general way , religion or social activities.

16. 8. Sociology is Both Rational & Empirical science - The Sociology is an empirical and rational science As an empirical science it emphasizes experiences and the facts, that comes to light from observation, It collects facts.