Sociology

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In sociology, sociological theories are statements of how and why particular facts about the social world are related.

Sociology-the scientific study of human social behavior-is a relatively new discipline. The first social survey-that is, the collection of responses from individuals-can be traced back to the 11th century, but sociology didn't rise to the auspices of "science" until the end of the 19th century.

Sociology is the scientific study of social behavior or society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions.

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Sociology scientific study of human social behavior. Learn about it here.

Theories are an essential part of the framework used to organize specific social phenomena within the social sciences.

Sociological theories of the past and present.

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The American Sociological Association, founded in 1905, is a non-profit membership association dedicated to serving sociologists in their work, advancing sociology as a science and profession, and promoting the contributions and use of sociology to society.