Branches of Sociology – Sociology is a rapidly growing discipline. Sociologists strive to include almost all aspects of human social life in their research. Sociology tends to fall into an endless list of disciplines. Therefore, there are several specialties in research, each of which can apply its own approach and techniques. Here is a small…
Rural sociology is a specialized field of sociology. As the name suggests, it is a village or rural society. It is a systematic and scientific study of rural society. The majority of people on earth live in villages and rural areas. They follow somewhat different career and life patterns than those living in urban areas….
Uses of sociology – Among the various social sciences, sociology seems to be the newest. It will develop gradually. Still, we’ve made remarkable progress. Its uses are now widely recognized. In modern times, there is a growing awareness of the importance of scientific research into social phenomena and of the means by which professors advance…
Scope of Sociology – Every science has its own field of study. Unless the boundaries of science are set and the scope is clearly defined, it becomes difficult for anyone to study science systematically. Unfortunately, there is no consensus among sociologists about the scope of sociology. V.F. Culverton commented: “Sociology is such a flexible science…
Urban Sociology – Our modern industrial civilization is dominated by cities. “Urbanization” or urban growth is a recent phenomenon. This is “a very recent phenomenon in human history, so recent that its rapid growth and full potential have yet to be fully understood and realized.” Not only are existing cities in the world growing, but…
Social Groups – Society is made up of groups. Society begins with a gathering of people. However, simply gathering people together in a physical location does not constitute a social group. A social group exists when two or more people are in contact and communication, either directly or indirectly. Group members stimulate each other and…