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Sociology
The study of society, social groups, social institutions, and social life.
Sociological Imagination
The ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social influences.
Sociological Perspective
The approach that involves questioning the obvious and examining society critically and objectively.
Popular Wisdoms
Beliefs that are accepted by society, often passed down through generations, which sociologists study to verify their validity.
Microsociology
An area of sociology that focuses on individuals and small group dynamics.
Macrosociology
An area of sociology that focuses on large group dynamics, such as national trends.
Pure Science
Research aimed at advancing a discipline or science through methods and publication.
Applied Science
The application of published research (pure science) in professional careers, such as counseling or nursing.
Steps to Reading a Table
Examine the title 2. Check the source 3. Check footnotes & headnotes 4. Read the column & row headings 5. Make comparisons 6. Draw conclusions.
