by kdkasi | May 24, 2017 | Sociology Perspectives
The foundation of evolutionary perspective is based on the work of following social thinkers; ibne-i-khaldoon, Herbert Spencer and Ferdinand Tonnies. Evolutionary social thinkers were interested in the study of “origin”, “gradual change and growth” and “development of...
by kdkasi | May 24, 2017 | Sociology Perspectives
Before moving on, to the study of sociological perspectives, it is important for readers to understand; what is perspective? Perspectives are different viewpoints of thinkers, regarding the area of study. Moreover, Perspective contributes in the development of subject...
by kdkasi | May 23, 2017 | Characteristics of Sociology
Sociology is a generalized, independent, abstract and ethically unbiased social science; theoretical knowledge of the discipline is obtained through rational and empirical methods. Independent Social Science Sociology is not a branch of any discipline but an...
by kdkasi | May 23, 2017 | Introduction to Sociology
Definitions of Sociology Sociology has been defined from different perspectives by sociologists’. Ward and graham Sumner defined sociology as, “the science of society”. Whereas, F.H Giddings defined it as “the science of social phenomena”. According to Emile Durkheim,...
by kdkasi | May 23, 2017 | Introduction to Sociology
Before attempting to explain sociology let us discuss the misconceptions people often have regarding the subject. When people hear the word sociology they relate the subject to social welfare or helping poor and unfortunate. Some people relate sociology to socialism...
