sō-sē-ä-lə-jē

an introduction tothe discipline and our class

Sociology is about who we are as people and the world that surrounds us.

What is Soc?

the systematic study of human social life, interaction, groups and societies

4 Important Parts1. Systematic (Scientific)2. Social 3. Interaction4. Groups

Sociological Questions thatWe Will Investigate

- Are you an individual? …. Are you sure?

- How does social change happen? How should social change happen?

- How did you become who you are today?

People watching.

I hope you are ready to study why people act the way that they do….

Sociology vs. Common Sense

Statement 1:

Compared with men, women touch each other more during conversation.

Sociology vs. Common Sense continued

Statement 2:

Most people on welfare do want to work and are not looking for a handout

Statement 3:

The higher the percentage of people in a population who drink alcohol,

the higher the percentage of alcoholics there will be in the population.

Sociology vs. Common Sense continued

Statement 4:

Women are better drivers than men.

Sociology vs. Common Sense continued

Class Tools

Course Den

Talking for a moment

Do you ever wonder why people…….?

Do you have any questions about the course?

Do you have any questions.. about me as a professor… as a person?