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The Sociological Perspective

The Sociological Perspective. Power Point #1 Sociology Shelter Island School. Sociology. Systematic Study of human society and social interaction. They try to develop theories of how human behavior is shaped by group life, and how in turn, group life is affected by individuals.

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The Sociological Perspective

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  1. The Sociological Perspective Power Point #1 Sociology Shelter Island School

  2. Sociology • Systematic Study of human society and social interaction. • They try to develop theories of how human behavior is shaped by group life, and how in turn, group life is affected by individuals.

  3. Why Study Sociology? • Helps us gain a better understanding of ourselves and our social world. • OUR BEHAVIOR IS INFLUENCED BY THOSE WE LIVE AROUND. • A society is a large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

  4. The Sociological Imagination • The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and the larger society. • Helps us distinguish Personal troubles (you) vs. social issues (society). • Give examples of each.

  5. On a separate piece of paper…. • Write down #’s 1 – 8. • Write true of false next to each number. • (Page 5 Text) • Overspending can be public and private!!

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