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Objectives of sociology
•The objective of sociology is to introduce
students to the basic social process
Of society, social institutions and patterns of
social behavior.
• to train students to understand and to
interpret objectively the roles of social
institution, social processes and social
interaction in their lives.
3 main purpose of sociology
Sociologist today employ three primary theoretical
perspectives: the the symbolic interactionist
perspective the functionalist perspective and the
conflict perspective. These perspective offer Sociologist
theoretical paradigms for how society influences
people and vice versa
3. Sociology and the nature of sociology
•Sociology is the study of social life social change
and the social cause and consequences of human
behavior
•Sociologist investigate the
structure of groups,
organization
and societies, and how people
interact with these context
4. Who is the father of sociology?
Isidore-Auguste-Marie-François-Xavier
Comte, (born January 19, 1798,
Montpellier, France—died September 5,
1857, Paris), French philosopher known as
the founder of sociology and of
positivism. Comte gave the science of
sociology its name and established the
new subject in a systematic fashion.
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Perspectives in sociology
•The structural-functional
approach is a perspective
in sociology that sees
society as a complex
system whose parts work
together to promote
solidarity and stability.
functionalism
6. Perspective in sociology
individuals use their self-interests
to make choices that will provide
them with the greatest benefit.
People weigh their options and
make the choice they think will
serve them best.
Rational choice perspective
8. Goals of sociology
Understanding social patterns and
processes: Sociology aims to provide
a comprehensive understanding of
how society operates, including the
social patterns and processes that
shape our lives.
Identifying and
explaining social
problems: Sociologists
study social issues such
as inequality, poverty,
crime, and discrimination
to identify the root
causes and suggest
solutions.
9. Goals of sociology
Informing public
policy: Sociology
provides valuable
information for
policy makers,
helping them to
make informed
decisions about
issues that affect
society.
Promoting social
justice and equity:
Sociology aims to
promote social
justice and equity
by identifying and
challenging unjust
practices and
policies that
perpetuate
inequality.
10. Goals of sociology
Enhancing human well-
being: Sociology seeks to
improve human well-being
by addressing issues such
as health, education, and
quality of life.
Overall, the goal of
sociology in society is to
provide a better
understanding of human
behavior and social
dynamics, and to promote
positive social change.
