by kdkasi | May 27, 2017 | Auguste Comte
Positivism is an approach to study and determine; how society operates and function, by means of scientific method. The term positivism was introduced in nineteenth century by “Auguste Comte”. Theory was based on the assumption that, there is possibility to observe...
by kdkasi | May 24, 2017 | Sociology Perspectives
Structural and functional perspective also known as functionalism and functional perspective that focuses on the study of structure (organization) and functions (maintenance) of society. According to Maccionis; “society is a complex system, whose parts work together...
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...
