This document provides an overview of key concepts in sociology. It discusses how sociology studies society and human behavior. Sociologists believe people's daily lives shape the world and that diversity influences society. The document also outlines different social sciences like anthropology, psychology, and economics. It introduces sociological perspectives and important figures that have influenced the field like Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, and Emile Durkheim. Finally, it describes an upcoming group project where students will research one of these influential sociologists and present their contributions.

1. SociologySociology
Chapter 1 Section 1Chapter 1 Section 1
Mr. WheelerMr. Wheeler

2. SociologySociology
• Social science that studies society andSocial science that studies society and
human behavior.human behavior.
– Sociologists believe that our world is shapedSociologists believe that our world is shaped
by our daily lives. Many different thingsby our daily lives. Many different things
influence us, which makes us a unique andinfluence us, which makes us a unique and
rich diverse society.rich diverse society.
• The U.S. is very diverse. Melting pot orThe U.S. is very diverse. Melting pot or
Salad bowlSalad bowl
• Is diversity good or bad?Is diversity good or bad?

3. Social InteractionSocial Interaction
• Interested in how people relate to oneInterested in how people relate to one
another and how that influences them.another and how that influences them.
• Focus onFocus on PhenomenonPhenomenon- an observable- an observable
fact or event.fact or event.

4. Sociological ImaginationSociological Imagination
• C.W.MillsC.W.Mills
The ability to see the connection betweenThe ability to see the connection between
the larger world and you personal life.the larger world and you personal life.
- it give insight into how the social- it give insight into how the social
environment shapes you and how in turnenvironment shapes you and how in turn
you shape the social environment.you shape the social environment.

5. Social SciencesSocial Sciences
• A science that studies various aspects ofA science that studies various aspects of
human behaviorhuman behavior
– Anthropology- The scientific study of theAnthropology- The scientific study of the
origin, the behavior, and the physical, social,origin, the behavior, and the physical, social,
and cultural development of humans.and cultural development of humans.
– Psychology- studies individual behaviorPsychology- studies individual behavior
– Social Psychology- How individuals areSocial Psychology- How individuals are
affected by their social environment.affected by their social environment.

6. Social Sciences cont’Social Sciences cont’
– Economics- study of choices people make toEconomics- study of choices people make to
satisfy their wants and needs.satisfy their wants and needs.
– Political Science- Study of organization andPolitical Science- Study of organization and
operation of government.operation of government.
– History- study of past events.History- study of past events.

7. Perspectives and Important PeoplePerspectives and Important People
• Sociology is guided by perspectives.Sociology is guided by perspectives.
• Theory- systematic explanation of theTheory- systematic explanation of the
relationship among phenomena.relationship among phenomena.
• This give a scientific way to examine andThis give a scientific way to examine and
explain behavior.explain behavior.
• Many people have influenced sociology, itMany people have influenced sociology, it
has only been a field of study for abouthas only been a field of study for about
200 years.200 years.

8. First Group ProjectFirst Group Project
• I will choose groups of about 4 people.I will choose groups of about 4 people.
• There are 7 different topics that will be assigned.There are 7 different topics that will be assigned.
• Which ever person you have you need toWhich ever person you have you need to
research it and find a creative way to present itresearch it and find a creative way to present it
to class. Explain what that persons contributionto class. Explain what that persons contribution
to the field of sociology is.to the field of sociology is.
• You will be graded on how well you work as aYou will be graded on how well you work as a
group, The details and accuracy of you work,group, The details and accuracy of you work,
and the creativeness of you presentation.and the creativeness of you presentation.
• Due :Due :

9. Topic of ResearchTopic of Research
• Group 1Group 1 Auguste ComteAuguste Comte
• Group 2Group 2 Karl MarxKarl Marx
• Group 3Group 3 Herbert SpencerHerbert Spencer
• Group 4Group 4 Emile DuekheimEmile Duekheim
• Group 5Group 5 Max WeberMax Weber
• Group 6 Harriet MartineauGroup 6 Harriet Martineau
• Group 7 W.E.B. Du BoisGroup 7 W.E.B. Du Bois

10. Topic of ResearchTopic of Research
• Group 1Group 1 Auguste ComteAuguste Comte
• Group 2Group 2 Karl MarxKarl Marx
• Group 3Group 3 Herbert SpencerHerbert Spencer
• Group 4Group 4 Emile DuekheimEmile Duekheim
• Group 5Group 5 Max WeberMax Weber
• Group 6 Harriet MartineauGroup 6 Harriet Martineau
• Group 7 W.E.B. Du BoisGroup 7 W.E.B. Du Bois