Sociology

Course summary

Sociology is the study of society and is therefore concerned with what people do and why. Sociology is a theoretical subject which uses arguments and debates, both historical and contemporary, to make sense of society and uses empirical evidence (based on research) to fully investigate the society in which we live. Consider this, have you ever viewed yourself to be the author of your own destiny, through the choices and decisions you make? Or do you think that we are subjected to social forces and institutions that determine our behaviour as human beings? This is the central question within Sociology, and one that continues to shape our understanding of humans within all aspects of society. As we continue to experience an ever-changing world, you will consider global inequality, poverty, racism, sexism, disease, crime and family breakdown along with educational inequality. Sociology will provide you with the necessary tools to challenge taken-for-granted assumptions about our social world and our place in it. The four components studied during the course are, Education with Theory and Methods, Families and Households, Beliefs in Society and Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods.