27/09/22
Introduction to sociology
What is Sociology?
*Sociology is the study of society which examines patterns and
frameworks within everyday life.
Soci = Latin (societus) = society
Ology = Greek (logos) = study
Sociology is described as a logo-empirical
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1. It must be logical: based on theory
2. Be empirical: based on observation
How might sociology help to explain crime?
Religion related
Helps us understand levels of severity
Helps us understand linkage between
Means and opportunities
People’s morals
Social control (police and government)
Theories integrated
Highlights aspects of social construct
What is a theory and why is it important?
*Systematic explanation for observation that relate to a particular aspect
of life.
Elements or theories:
Elements Description
Axioms Fundamental assertions , taken to be true, basis
of theory
hypothesis A specified expectation about the empirical data
Propositions Specific conclusions about the relationships
among concepts derived from groundwork
Introduction to sociology
What is Sociology?
*Sociology is the study of society which examines patterns and
frameworks within everyday life.
Soci = Latin (societus) = society
Ology = Greek (logos) = study
Sociology is described as a logo-empirical
|
1. It must be logical: based on theory
2. Be empirical: based on observation
How might sociology help to explain crime?
Religion related
Helps us understand levels of severity
Helps us understand linkage between
Means and opportunities
People’s morals
Social control (police and government)
Theories integrated
Highlights aspects of social construct
What is a theory and why is it important?
*Systematic explanation for observation that relate to a particular aspect
of life.
Elements or theories:
Elements Description
Axioms Fundamental assertions , taken to be true, basis
of theory
hypothesis A specified expectation about the empirical data
Propositions Specific conclusions about the relationships
among concepts derived from groundwork
