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Sociology is the study of order in society, and Sociologist are like Gamemakers in The Hunger Games, as they survey the order they created in society and predict whether the people will rebel. -Saron Woldeyesus

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Sociology is the study of social structures, social classes, and social power. The Hunger Games demonstrates the effects of social structures, inequality, and the Capitol's control of the districts on people’s survival and liberties. -Saron woldeyesus

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Sociology is just like The Hunger Games; we set up a society, let them fight for survival, and then we choose the best tribute.

-Saron Woldeyesus

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This is just a theory of mine, but I think sociology is about uncovering the hidden influences that shape human behavior and society. Every generation tends to believe its way of living is normal, yet history shows that what is considered normal is constantly changing. Things like beauty standards, gender roles, and ideas of success are often shaped by the society we live in rather than being universal truths. Sociology seems to ask why large groups of people adopt the same beliefs, follow the same trends, or accept certain inequalities without questioning them. It explores how culture, media, and institutions for example, influence the choices we think we are making independently. Rather than simply studying people, sociology seems to study the unseen forces that shape how we understand ourselves and the world around us.

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To me, sociology is the study of how people interact with each other and the society around them. It looks at how our experiences are shaped by things like family, culture, education, and the communities we live in. Sociology helps us understand that many issues are connected to larger social patterns rather than being purely personal problems. For example, if someone is struggling to find affordable housing, sociology would encourage us to look beyond the individual and consider factors such as housing costs and economic inequality. It also examines how social norms and values change over time. In conclusion, personally sociology helps us better understand both human behavior and the world we live in.

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(Wrong answer) Sociology, to me, is the study of sociopaths. The reason for this is to see into the minds and thoughts of sociopaths to understand the why of their decisions.

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(Wrong answer) Sociology, to me, is the study of sociopaths. The reason for this is to see into the minds and thoughts of sociopaths to understand the why of their decisions.

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Sociology is the study of social life, one’s behavior, and social changes that occur within communities and their consequences. It looks at how human norms, culture, and identity shape individuals in a certain way, which determines how they interact with one another in society. Furthermore, social connections and networking are crucial elements of sociology since they encourage personal development and mutual support, which helps in the creation of stronger and more equal communities.

-Janvi Patel

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Sociology is the study of how dogs can actually speak to humans, but choose to keep it a secret.

- Abinan Sumanaraj

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Week 1 Backpack Activity- Visshnee Thirikaran

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To me, Sociology examines how individuals influence society and how society, in return, influences individuals. It explores the hidden patterns behind everyday life, such as friendships, family roles, social media trends, crime, education, culture, inequality, and even the way we speak or dress. Sociology helps explain why groups behave differently, why some communities face challenges while others thrive, and how power and identity shape opportunities. I find it fascinating as it links individual experiences to broader societal systems. A sociological viewpoint prompts individuals to challenge beliefs instead of taking things as "normal." In essence, sociology offers a perspective that uncovers the unseen regulations and frameworks that shape human behavior, relationships, and social transformation across societies and eras.

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sociology is the study of learning to walk around outside with no shoes on.

- Olivia Dixon

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I think sociology is about studying human behaviour and how society works together.

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Sociology to me is the study of people, society, and how people interact with each other. It looks at things like culture, families, social media, schools, crime, and how society affects the way people think and act. I think sociology helps us understand why different groups of people experience life differently and how social problems can affect individuals and communities.

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Sociology is the study of animals living in the ocean and how fish communicate with each other.

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My guess is that sociology is the study of how people interact with each other and how society influences the way we think, act, and live. I think sociology looks at things like culture, social groups, inequality, family life, and institutions such as schools and governments.

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Sociology is the study of how people interact with each other and how society influences the way we think, act, and live. I think sociology looks at things like culture, social groups, inequality, family life, and institutions such as schools and governments. It seems to focus on understanding patterns in society rather than just individual behavior. - Maryann Ezeja

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Sociology is when we are sad

-Maryann Ezeja

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I believe that sociology is the study of how society influences our interactions, behaviours and lifestyles focusing relationships, employment and overall personality. 

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I believe that sociology is the study of how society influences our interactions, behaviours and lifestyles focusing relationships, employment and overall personality. 

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Sociology is the study of how society can influence human behaviour and how certain factors in society can influence a persons life. 

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Sociology is the study of how society can influence human behaviour and how certain factors in society can influence a persons life. 

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I think sociology is the science of why human beings form groups, how those groups influence us, and why we follow the unwritten rules of our culture. - phanny Iragena

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Sociology is the scientific and systematic study of human society, social relationships, and the structural forces that shape human behavior. - phanny iragena

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Sociology is the study of how people get tired of being alone, so they hang out in groups, make up a bunch of unwritten rules, and then get mad when other people don't follow them. -phanny Iragena

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Sociology is the study of how people get tired of being alone, so they hang out in groups, make up a bunch of unwritten rules, and then get mad when other people don't follow them.

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Sociology is the study of how to teach cats to pay taxes and survive in today's society. Its principal themes are “Why are pigeons on foot?” and “Why do people and groups of people get rowdy at night?”

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Sociology is the study of pregnant women and how they interract with their families when stressed

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Based on my previous knowledge prior to this course, sociology is how we study and understand interactions within individuals in a society. And external factors that impact this communication, like culture, religion, beliefs, morals, etc. These factors impact how a society can be interpreted and how individuals function.

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Sociology is the study of interactions, thoughts, and behaviours within society, which is rooted in the received information given by others. This can be impacts from religion, race, sex, beliefs, family, etc. It studies the communication within a society and the impact of how human behaviour based on these interactions can affect how a society operates.

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Sociology is a study that analyzes how fish interact, the concept is created and based on the movie Finding Nemo.

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I think Sociology is the study of animals, their origins and classification.

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Sociology is the study of people and how society shapes the way we live, think, and interact with each other. It looks at everyday things like family, school, work, culture, and social media, but also connects them to bigger issues like inequality, power, and social expectations. I think sociology is useful because it helps explain why people’s experiences are not always just about personal choices, but can also be shaped by the world and systems around them.

-Kyla Sherman

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Sociology is the scientific study of why every family has one person who says, “We should leave early,” and everyone else still takes 45 minutes to get ready.

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Sociology is about understanding people, interactions that we do within society, and learning how to respond, react, and interact in different ways in different situations. It can also include crime, the education system, law, culture, etc. It helps us to interpret why people behave in certain ways in group settings and within communities. Lovepreet Kaur

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Sociology is the study of human interaction, patterns and structures. I believe that we all in a way are sociologists, as by human nature we constantly analyze social hierarchy, patterns and evolution. This is an educated guess as I have never taken a sociology course. However, I believe that this guess favours a more correct view in contrast to the wrong idea of sociology.

-Adeanna Noel-Campbell

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Sociology is the study of how Newton didn't eat the apple, but made a whole subject on the falling of an apple.

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I think sociology is the study of humans and the way we interact with each other on a day-to-day basis. I think it looks at why people act the way they do and why some individuals can be so easily influenced by others. Especially now, we live in such a trend-based society among Gen Z, where trends come and go so quickly, and the overconsumption of items we do not really need has become common. I believe sociology can help us understand why people fall into these patterns and what the catalyst behind this increase in society is.

- Ezinwa Nwakoby

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Sociology is the study of our society, specifically human relationships, and the ways in which people live and work together (Plummer, 2021). Sociology puts life under a microscope and focuses on both the ugly and beautiful (Plummer, 2021). Sociology looks at how people work together in everyday life in places like schools, governments, and families, and looks at how these systems are created and maintained (Plummer, 2021). Sociology looks at how societies function and how people within the societies function to support one another (Plummer, 2021).

Reference:

Plummer, K. (2021). Sociology: the basics. Routledge.

- Ezinwa Nwakoby

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Sociology is the feeling you get on a long road trip when melancholy music is playing, and you lean your head against the car door window, staring outside like you’re the main character

- Ezinwa Nwakoby

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Based on my knowledge of sociology before starting this course, I view sociology as the study of human behaviour from various societies, social groups, classes, genders, etc. Through the study of sociology, humans are studied through proper research, not just through anecdotes. Sociologists dedicate their lives to understanding the people around them, whether this be on a large or small scale. - Madeleine Fargo

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Sociology is basically just making blanket statements based on anecdotal evidence and formulating your own opinions about society this way - Madeleine Fargo

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Sociology is about the interactions and relationships mankind has within a community. It gives insight to old and new perspectives and the many actions and behaviours that come to shape our society, helps us understand people better.

-Sarah P

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Sociology is the study of human beings, which occurs through studying societies and culture. Sociology can focus on both small and large-scale aspects of human behaviour. Sociology analyzes relationships in society as well as institutions that function in society; and how they affect or are affected by socio-economic aspects. - Madeleine Fargo

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Sociology is something that does not analyze a thing, it focuses on superheroes gaining their powers and how they utilize this ability to save the world and its people.

-Sarah Persaud

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Sociology is the study of society, human behavior, and how people interact with one another in groups, communities, and social institutions. It examines how culture, relationships, and social systems influence people’s lives. - Caroline N.

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I think sociology is some kind of music lesson, not sure tho!

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I think Sociology is about how you interact with the animals of Madagascar and the occasional penguin. Also how you move it move it and gamble at a monte carlo casino and evade authorities. Basically sociology is the plot of the madagascar movies. 

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I think Sociology is about how you interact with the animals of Madagascar and the occasional penguin. Also how you move it move it and gamble at a monte carlo casino and evade authorities. Basically sociology is the plot of the madagascar movies. 

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I think sociology is surveying the general population on a variety of questions and getting feedback on their responses. The questions will entail About, their daily lives, routines, and what they expect from the institutions.

-Terelle Jordan

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Sociology is the research of human studies, social norms and the functions of society. It looks at the social inequalities, the institutions and the behavioural aspects.

Terelle Jordan

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Sociology to me is understanding the social aspects of the general population lifestyle and what is changing in the world. I think sociology is   also the crime and addiction aspect of our society.

Terelle Jordan

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I think sociology is the study of how people behave with one another and of the patterns and roots of why they do what they do in social interactions.

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Sociology is the study of emotions created/experienced after people go back to their toxic relationships despite everyone telling them not to.

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A type of ketchup.

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Sociology to me means understanding the historical context in which social troubles that recur today are situated, and what that means for society. It also means looking at the way individual actions contribute to greater responses or bigger patterns within each society. Sociology is also looking at different societies and seeing why an area does or reacts how they do, and being able to use philosophical theories and ideas to understand social structures in other areas and even in our own. Sociology is interesting to me because of how different areas have their own social norms and how that influences other societies based on reaction and impression. (guess/personal opinion)

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The way the brain sub-consciously acts

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Sociology is the study of animal predator and prey relationships and interactions in a secluded ecosystem. How the ecosystem and the characteristics of predator and prey affects the interactions; either beneficial or detrimental.

Shirley Q.

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Sociology to me is the study of humans and the society humans live in, how people interact within groups in society and the behaviour humans have depending on what where they are, who they're with, etc.

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I think sociology is the study of how humans interact with social systems and how sociocultural/socioeconomic factors influence human traits.

-Lily McLean

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Based on my research, sociology is the study of social aspects that we experience in life. It studies the different social systems and structures, people and how they socially interact, and behaviour patterns that are exhibited in society.

-Lily McLean

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Sociology is the research of human behaviour through empirical or interpreted data. It researches the similarities and differences in human behaviour to establish patterns and their causes. Ultimately, its goal is to analyze how humans socialize and how social behaviours are perpetuated through time in order to better understand the functioning of society.

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Sociology is the study of society and human behavior. It looks at how people interact, and how groups and communities function.

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Sociology is basically people getting together to overanalyze everything humans do for no reason. Like spending three hours discussing why people clap when planes land or why everyone suddenly walks faster when it rains. It’s pretty much professional overthinking.

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My wild guess is that sociology is kind of like trying to figure out the “unwritten rules” of society, why people act differently depending on where they are, who they’re around, or what they grew up around.

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I think Sociology is about entering into another world/ dimesnion to explore the life of rich people or aliens. 

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I think Sociology is about entering into another world/ dimesnion to explore the life of rich people or aliens. 

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Sociology is how vans have the ability to wak on water

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Sociology is the study of why soda isn't good for children. It studies the sugar content, amount of dyes, and how children respond to it.

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Sociology is the study of cats personalities and how their personalities are affected by their fur colour (for example, orange cats always seem to have one brain cell).

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Sociology is the scientific study of society, culture and behaviours that shape a community. Gender, race, religion, experiences, economics etc., can shape our understanding of how to behave and interact with those around us.

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I think sociology is an investigation to how we navigate all relationships. It is a study of our individual, cultural and societal perspectives in geographical areas. We build understanding by engaging or observing our natural environments, institutions, peers, animals, families, etc, really anything that shapes or influences our perspective on a matter or our behaviours.

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Sociology is the study of determining if cats or dogs are better animals.

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Sociology is the study of the social aspects of humans, including topics like interactions (relationships and communication), structures (hierarchies, e.g., in a family or community), and culture, while also covering other topics such as inequality, population, and demographics. Sociology encompasses individual to global matters.

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Sociology is the study of society, human behaviour and social relationships. It is important to look at sociology through an individualistic lens as well as through a group lens including topics like race, gender, class, etc.

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As this is my first sociology course, I am not entirely sure what sociology all entails (but I am excited to find out). My guess is that sociology is the study of the social aspects of life, including but not limited to relationships, behaviours, and expectations. I am curious if it only applies to humans or if there is sociology for animals as well!

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Sociology is the study of food that is grown and how it has developed over time. It examines how details such as soil microbiome, weather/climate, and human behaviour affect the quality and quantity produced.

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Sociology is the study of animals and how they survive in the wild.

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Sociology is the study of how our behaviours, problems and ideas are influenced by society, culture and societal systems.

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The study of why every problem, belief, habit, thought we have is a completely individualistic choice, not at all biased or influenced by the environment around us, society, culture or social systems.

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When I look at the word Sociology, I break it down into two parts. First, “Soci” I would think refers to social. Second, “ology” typically refers to “the study of”. Therefore, I think Sociology is the study of social interactions.

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Sociology is the study of how society, human social behavior, and social relationships shape a system and how certain individuals act within their own environment or in another that clashes with what they grew up with.

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To me sociology is the study of society, human behavior and the way that people interact with each other through groups, institutions and culture. It shows how things like family, media, race, gender, religion, social class, and education shape peoples lives.

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Sociology is the scientific study of giraffes and how they hibernate throughout the winter.

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Sociology is the study of how people act in groups and how the society we live in shapes who we are. It looks at the big picture like how our families, schools, and even our jobs influence the choices we make and the opportunities we get. It's really about trying to understand the invisible rules of the social world and how they impact everything from our personal habits to major global issues.

Frishta Yari

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sociology is the study of human interaction and behaviour through the broader lens of examining culture, communities, and the role these institutions have in shaping how society as a whole functions.

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Sociology is learning how to talk to people all day.

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Sociology is the union of philosophy and psychology, studying relationships through each lens in a theoretical and scientific manner.

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Sociology is the study of relations between people under different cultural and societal contexts.

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Sociology is where philosophers, psychologists and astrologists get together to argue about society.

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Sociology is the study that marries Psychology and GESO studies into one. I've taken courses in both and from what I can tell before taking my first sociology course, sociology uses a scientific approach to analyzing social issues based in social structures, identities, etc. rather than GESO's humanities' approach to analyzing these subjects. Perhaps I'm wrong, I'm ready to see later in the course.

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Sociology is like a map of life for all the major points in a human's life, such as careers, relationships, and adulthood, for example, and how these different milestones shape and define a character or society as a whole.

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Sociology is the study of how our identities, such as race, culture and gender, come together with larger parts of society. Using the imagination and data to see that our personal behaviours aren't just random choices. Sociology analyzes how these dynamics drive human behaviour positively or negatively in a community.

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Sociology is essentially the study of reading people's thoughts, developing a kind of social telepathy that lets us read groups or individuals. It’s less about data than it is about peering into the crystal ball powers inside of us for the good of mankind.

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The study of human social interactions that make up society, including concepts and theories of how humans, as social creatures, behave in various social contexts. Further, how a society can leverage current knowledge regarding social structures and concepts to best enhance overall human wellbeing.

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Correct answer of what sociology is to me!

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Correct answer of what sociology is to me!

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To me, sociology is the study of understanding how relationships, social groups, and society influence the way people think, behave, and interact with each other. Looking at external environments such as family, culture, education, media, and communities can shape individual beliefs, opportunities, and everyday experiences. Sociology helps us better understand human behaviour, social change, and the connections between individuals and society as a whole.

Maddie Nelson

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Sociology is what socialists study. This is their only perspective because they are entitled to the benefits of industrialism. Perhaps, industrialism has done such a good job that the post-industrialists just need something to complain about.

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My wild guess is that sociology is the study of how society is organized and has evolved over time. When I think of sociology, I think of all the social systems that exist such as the family and institutions like education and how these work together to shape how society functions.

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Sociology, to me, is trying to understand the world around us to the best of our ability, using past studies shown and building new insights as well, for a deeper level of understanding.

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My major is Psychology, so my wild guess on sociology is that it’s the study of people and behaviour, and how we interact within society. I think it focuses a lot on social constructs and looks deeper into underlying issues, like how minority groups (different races, genders, etc.) experience the world. It probably also examines why certain cultures or groups think and behave in specific ways while others don’t.

I’m guessing concepts like deviance are important too. In psychology, we learn about the four D’s, and deviance is one of them. Basically, when someone goes against society’s norms. But that makes me wonder: why do some cultures see certain behaviours as acceptable while others don’t? Who decides what is “good” or “bad”? I feel like sociology tries to answer these kinds of questions and explain these differences. - Daphne

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Sociology refers to the discipline concerned with the study of society as well as the interactions among individuals in relation to their behavior and values. In addition, sociology examines issues such as social stratification, institutions, economic systems, race, gender, sexuality, feminism, and the concept of patriarchy. The subject examines the manner in which people impact each other and how such influences give rise to communities. Influences may be emanating from within and outside.

Callan Baker

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By taking a stab in the dark, I would say Sociology is the study of how one socializes within their created and given environments. Individuals have a choice in which situations they choose to interact and thus, behaving in a way that is deemed acceptable by mirroring those in that same group, because they want to be included. Or, they are given a certain set of rules to follow and they must abide by those rules to ensure appropriate behaviour. If they do not, then they will be considered an outcast and shunned from the group, creating societal discourse on how one should behave.

Hannah Slessor

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Sociology is a social science that aims, through critical analysis and scientific experimentation, to understand how large groups of people behave and, where possible, attempts to prescribe social interventions (either policies, programs, or changes in attitude) to address social dysfunction or inequality.

Graham Wylie