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Social science

Social science is the study of human society and social relationships. It examines how societies are organized and how people behave in groups. Studying social science can help improve societies by informing governments on effective policy choices. It also helps develop critical thinking as students analyze issues from different perspectives. Social science teaches students to become better citizens by educating them on their roles, responsibilities, and how to address societal concerns. It enhances students' social understanding by teaching them about different cultures, religions, and societal structures in the world.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Submitted To Dr. Sankarlal Ass .Professor SOE,CUH Present & Prepare By Agneya Sahoo Roll No- 180049 2nd semester SOE,CUH concept need and importance of social science
Social Science Social Science  relating to human societyand how it isorganized.  the study of the physicaland natural world and phenomena, especially by using systematic observation and experiment.
Definition of social science 1: A branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society 2: A science (such as economics or political science) dealing with a particular phase or aspect of human society
 The main reason why it is important to study the social sciences is because a knowledge of the social sciences can help us improve our societies.  When we study the social sciences, we are studying how people put their societies together and we are looking at the impacts of their decisions about how their societies should be run. By studying these things, we are becoming better informed about how societies should be put together. For example, one area of social science is sociology. One thing that a sociologist might study is the impact of various governmental programs on the behaviors of the people who participate in them. If a sociologist studies a welfare program, for example, and finds that it does not help its clients have a better life, that is an important finding. When social scientists discover things like that, it can help governments better understand what sorts of policy choices to make.
Need of social science 1. Social scientists help us imagine alternative futures. Social science can open up debate and give us a say in shaping our collective future. The social sciences developed as a field of study during the nineteenth century. Social science helped people understand the consequences and application of the new technologies of the age, such as steam power. The growth of railways and factories not only transformed the economy and the world of work, but also changed forever the way people organised their family lives and leisure. Today nanotechnology and advances in medical research will have a significant impact on the way we live. They present us with a bewildering range of ethical, legal and social issues. But it isn’t enough to rely on the scientists. We also need social scientists to analyse and critique what’s going on. That way we will make informed choices that shape the future.
Social science might save your life. Psychologists at the University of Liverpool spent time in a steel factory to work out what needs doing to create a safer environment. Accidents at work happen even in the best regulated companies that provide staff training and take all necessary precautions. A top‐down imposed safety regime simply doesn’t work. It’s when people see unsafe work practices as unacceptable and take decisions as teams that workplaces become safer. Employers need to see people as individuals who take their lead from those with whom they identify. These principles have also been shown to work in crowd control. When those responsible for crowd management at football matches are trained in techniques which take this into account, there’s virtually no trouble.
Social science can improve our children’s lives and educatio All societies and all governments want to show they are dong the best for children. Yet too often education reform seems to take place without regard for the best interests of the learners. Education research shows that many parents, particularly parents of younger children, are more concerned that their children enjoy school, than that they are academic stars. By working with students of all ages to understand their perspectives on schooling, researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Leeds have discovered new insights into what makes effective schools, and what makes for effective school leadership. We just need to listen to children, provide structured opportunities for them to give their views, and prepare adults to really listen. Today even OFSTED, the school inspection service, has to listen to children’s viewpoints.
Helps to Develop Critical Thinking Abilities: Learning a variety of topics such as – Natural Resources, Water Resources, Transport, Communication, Caste System, Political Ideologies, Social Reformers, Our Cultures, United Nations, etc give students a chance to gain appropriate information and data in various contexts. Social Science inculcate higher order thinking abilities and skills like – Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Evaluation and Synthesis, Creativity in students. For example – in order to investigate poverty in the society, students require knowledge of subjects like – History, Economics and Politics. Students first have to gain information and comprehend ideas such as discrimination, resource allocation and political priorities. They then need to understand, analyze and evaluate the existing connections between those ideas and theories to make sense of how poverty affects certain populations in the country.
Helps Students To Become Better Citizens: Subjects in Social Studies like Economics, Political Science and History educate students on Political Ideologies, Constitutional Laws, Citizenship, Rights and Duties, Morals and Virtues, Social Code of Conduct, thus making children aware of their roles and responsibilities particularly in relation to social and civic affairs. By providing relevant information and knowledge, skills and attitudes, the study of Social Science prepares students to grow up as active, responsible, and reflective members of society. It also teaches them to address societal and global concerns using literature, technology and other identifiable community resources.
Helps to Enhance the Social Understanding Of Students: Different topics included in the Social Science curriculum for various age groups like – Festivals of India, Different types of Families, Clothes We Wear, Food We Eat, Our Country, States of India, My Community, Socio- Religious Reforms, Challenging the Caste System – help students to observe, learn and understand human behaviour, values and attitudes and the interrelationships which exist among different people. They come to know about the different religions and cultures which exist in the world other than their own. They also learn about the societal strata and norms of society and the need of various governing bodies and other institutions. This in turn helps the students to develop a wider perspective of society and the human condition.
Social science
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