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Basic Concepts & Definitions of Sociology- by Vikash Ranjan

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What is sociology?
Sociology is the systematic and scientific study of human behavior in society. Sociology is an empirical discipline, relying on careful observations as the basis for its knowledge.

What is sociological Imagination? 

The sociological imagination is the ability to see societal patterns that influence individualsHe defined the sociological imagination as the ability to see the societal patterns that influence the individual as well as groups of individuals. Sociology should be used, Mills argued, to reveal how the context of society shapes our lives. He thought that to understand the
experience of a given person or group of people, one had to have knowledge of the social and historical context in which people lived.

What is debunking?

Debunking in sociology refers to the ability to look behind things taken for granted, looking instead to the origins of social behavior.

Why is diversity central to the study of sociology?

One of the central insights of sociology is its analysis of social diversity and inequality. Understanding diversity is critical tonsociology because it is necessary to analyze social institutions and because diversity shapes most of our social and cultural institutions.

When and how did sociology emerge as a field of study?

Sociology emerged in western Europe during the Enlightenment and was influenced by the values of critical reason, humanitarianism, and positivism. Auguste Comte, one of the earliest sociologists, emphasized sociology as a positivist discipline. Alexis de Tocqueville and Harriet Martineau developed early
and insightful analyses of American culture.

What are some of the basic insights of classical sociological theory?

Emile Durkheim is credited with conceptualizing society as a social system and with identifying social facts as patterns of behavior that are external to the individual. Karl Marx showed how capitalism shaped the development of society. Max Weber sought to explain society through cultural, political, and economic factors. W.E.B. DuBois saw racial inequality as the greatest challenge in U.S. society.

What are the major theoretical frameworks in sociology?

Functionalism emphasizes the stability and integration in society. Conflict theory sees society as organized around the unequal distribution of resources and held together through power and coercion. Symbolic interaction emphasizes the role of individuals in giving meaning to social behavior, thereby creating society. Feminist theory is the analysis of women and men in society and is intended to improve women’s lives.

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