Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the causes and consequences of human behavior and interaction. The objectives of sociology are to introduce students to basic social processes, institutions, and behaviors, and to interpret objectively the roles of social forces. There are three main theoretical perspectives in sociology: symbolic interactionism, which focuses on social interaction; functionalism, which views society as a system whose parts work together; and conflict theory, which emphasizes power struggles between groups. Isidore Auguste Comte is considered the founder of sociology and established it as a systematic field of study. The goals of sociology are to understand social patterns, explain social problems, inform public policy, promote social justice,