of gender in analysing the social world. There are many strands of feminist theory, but they all share in common the desire to explain gender inequalities in society and to work to overcome them. Macrosociology : The study of large-scale groups, organisations or social systems. Microsociology : The study of human behaviour in contexts of face-to-face interaction.
Social Constraint : A term referring to the fact that the groups and societies of which we are a part exert a conditioning influence on our behaviour. Values : Ideas held by human individual or groups about what is desirable, proper, good or bad. Differing values represent key aspects of variations in human culture. E XERCISES .
Why is the study of the origin and growth of sociology important? . Discuss the different aspects of the term ‘society’. How is it different from your common sense understanding?
. Discuss how there is greater give and take among disciplines today. . Identify any personal problem that you or your friends or relatives are facing.
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