PPT on sociology , Its subject matter and scope

1. Sociology: Subject
Matter, Scope

2. Sociology
Sociology is a discipline in social
sciences concerned with the human
society and human social activities. It is
one of the youngest social sciences.
Auguste Comte, a French social
thinker, is traditionally known as the
‘Father of Sociology’ as he coined the
term ‘Sociology’ in 1839.

3. Scope of
Sociology
Formal School of thought
Should have a definite subject matter of its distinct discipline.
Subject matter : Social relationships
Acc to George Simmels
As sociology is a pure & independent study of certain aspects , we
can classify it as subordinate, cooperation, competition, sub &
super ordination

4. Scope of
Sociology
Synthetic School of thought
Widens the scope of sociology
Acc to Durkheim
Sociology is divided into 3 main divisions
Social morphology:- Geographical or territorial basis of life of
people like population, size, density distribution etc.
Social physiology:- Studies origin & nature of various social
institutions like religion, economy, education, kinship.
General sociology:- General social laws in the society.

5. Relevance
• Study of society in a scientific manner
• Helps understand the social nature of man
• Helps understand various cultures, customs,
traditions, norms and values followed by different
societies at different places
• Improves our understanding of society
• Sociology helps dealing with social problems
• Sociology draws our attention to the dignity and
worth of man

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