Sociology & the Social Sciences:One big, happy family

So what’s the deal?

Sociology is… A SOCIAL SCIENCE That studies human behavior And social interaction

…And social science is…Discipline of study that focuses on human

social behavior and the functions of human society in a scientific manner

Why study Sociology???

It helps you gain a NEW perspective on yourself AND the world around you.

Why is that important? Balance between

individual self and being a

member of society.

Sociology + _________ = <3

Sociology is closely related to other branches of social science including Anthropology Psychology Economics Political Science History

Anthropology

Compares past and present cultures.Of all the social sciences, it’s the

most similar to Sociology.

Psychology

Studies thinking and behavior of organisms.

Focuses on individual behavior. Soc focuses on group behavior.

Social psychology: studies how the social environment affects individual behavior & personality

Economics

Studies choices people make to satisfy their wants and needs. As in, what they buy.

Studies the processes by which goods/services are produced, distributed and consumed.

Political ScienceA fancy term for…..Areas of overlap include studying:

voting patterns, concentration of political power, and forming politically based groups.

History

Studies past events!Sociologists study the past in order

to explain current social behaviors & attitudes

Social Sciences and Juvenile Delinquency

How would each SS study it?HistoriansPolitical ScientistsEconomistsAnthropologistsPsychologistsHow about sociologists?

…And Sociology fits into this how?Sociology as its own discipline didn’t

develop until the 1800s (19th century)

Contributing factors Social and political changes in Europe

Industrial RevolutionRapid urbanization

Society was obviously having an effect on the individual. So some guys start thinking…and…

HELLO, SOCIOLOGY!

And now…Let’s talk about someFAMOUS DEAD DUDES (and one lady)

We’re going to take a look at the granddaddies of sociology.

Most of the early theorists were men. There are PLENTY of contemporary female sociologists and social theorists. We’ll get there.

FDD Fest 2011!

Ms. Rogers will split you into groups.Your group will choose to create a

poster on one of the following FDDs: Auguste Comte Harriet Martineu Herbert Spencer Karl Marx Emile Durkheim Max Weber

FDD Fest 2011!

For each FDD: Make a poster that gives an overview of the

man, his ideas, and why he matters. Include important vocab or terminology.

Affix the provided FDD portrait. Use the textbook p.14-17. Each group will present their poster. Make ‘em pretty!Ready, steady, GO!