Sociology is defined by several scholars as: the scientific study of society (Auguste Comte); the study of social action (Max Weber); the study of collective behavior (Park & Burgess); and the study of social facts through social institutions (Emile Durkheim). It can be concluded that sociology is the science of society, human behavior, human interaction and relationships. Modern sociology began with Auguste Comte coining the term and considering it the "Social Physics." As a field of knowledge, sociology aims to build understanding of society and social interaction, while as a profession it involves teaching, research, and administration.

1. “sociology is the scientific study of society”.
““Sociology is the study of social (August Comte)
action”. (Mex Weber)
““Sociology is the study
“Sociology is the study of social facts
of collective behavior”. through social
(Park & Burgess ) institutions”.
(Emile Durkhiem)
What Is Sociology?
“Sociology is the scientific
“Sociology is the study of study of social aspects
humans living together”. of human life”.
(Tonnies) (Mack Young)
“Sociology is the study of social
groups on the basis of
social interaction”.
(Simmel)

2. Conclusion: On the basis of above definitions, we can
conclude that sociology is the science of society,
human behavior, human interaction and relationships.
ORIGIN / HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND OF SOCIOLOGY:
Systematic study of Sociology
started with Greeks, they
considered men as a social animal
and the need of society. The
modern sociology was coined by MEANING OF SOCIOLOGY:
August Comte. He is considered as
The term has been derived from
the founder of modern sociology.
two words. The Latin “Socious”
He called it “Social Physics”.
mean companionship and the
Greek “logos” mean study.
So the term literally means the
study of human companionship
or association or society.

3. The scope has been divided into two divisions.
• Scope in the field of knowledge.
• Scope in the field of profession.
Scope in the field of knowledge:
Sociologists have the primary and basic aim to build up
knowledge about the society and social interaction. The
sociologists are required to gain the know-how about the
social problem and their solution.

4. The specialized fields of sociology, which give knowledge to the
students of sociology about different aspects of human social life,
are as follow.
Rural Sociology. 8. Industrial Sociology
2. Urban Sociology. 9. Social Change and
Development.
3. Medical Sociology. 10. Sociology of Social
Problems.
4. Criminology. 11. Sociology of
Education.
5. Social Psychology. 12. Political Sociology.
6. Economic Sociology. 13. Sociology of the
Family.
7. Sociology of Religion.

5. In the field of profession:
• Sociology is also a professional discipline. It performs the
following services as a profession:
• Teaching.
• Research.
• Administration.

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