W2.1 Reading1:Introduction to Sociology/Introduction--LUAN QIANYUE

 W2.1 Reading1:Introduction to Sociology/Introduction--LUAN QIANYUE

1)Summary

Sociology as a branch of the social sciences, is a body of knowledge about the structure and activities of human society. Sociology is a discipline with multiple research approaches, mainly involving the quantitative approach of scientistic empiricism and the humanistic approach of understanding, which are opposed to each other and interconnected to develop and improve a body of knowledge about the structure and activities of human society, with the main goal of using this knowledge to seek or improve social welfare. Because of its historical background, the study of sociology focuses in large part on the various realities of life in modern society, or how contemporary society has evolved to the present day, not only describing the current situation, but also not ignoring social change. The study of sociology covers a wide range of subjects, from the smallest daily interactions of a few people face to face, to the largest social trends and trends of globalization. Families, organizations of all kinds, economies such as enterprises and factories, cities, markets, political parties, nations, cultures, media, etc. are all objects of sociological research, and the common denominator of these objects of study is some social facts of a social nature.

2) Interesting point

Theoretical and Any kind of scientific research requires a scientific method. Any scientific results can be obtained only by using scientific methods. In the process of development of social sciences, like natural sciences, there is always a constant innovation and improvement of research methods.

1. The characteristics of qualitative analysis

Qualitative analysis is to understand the quality of things, to find the essential connection of things. The so-called quality refers to the internal characteristics of a thing that make it its own and distinguish it from other things. Only on the basis of distinguishing things from substances, and further examining the quantity of things, can we achieve a clear and accurate understanding of things and their quality. Therefore, on the basis of qualitative analysis of things, quantitative analysis of things, is the deepening and precision of understanding.

2. The characteristics of quantitative analysis

Quantitative analysis refers to the quantitative analysis of things. Quantity refers to the size of things, the degree of development, speed, as well as its components in the spatial arrangement of the combination and so on can be expressed in quantitative terms. Just as the quality is multifaceted, the quantity of things is also multifaceted. Therefore, people can only grasp the amount of things according to the objective needs of practice.

3) Discussion point

How can sociology help us in our lives?


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  1. 조유빈(Jo yubin)March 12, 2023 at 7:22 AM

    I believe that sociology can help we understand others. The world is full of different races, lifestyles, cultures, histories and etc. As we conduct research related to this, I believe that we can learn to understand and respect those who live in a different environment than ours. Based on this, I also think that we will be able to learn how to communicate with people and lay the foundation for developing society.

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