What is sociology?

In this introduction to the discipline of sociology, Dr. Lori Peek overviews the focus, history and approach of sociological inquiry. She defines sociology as the systematic study of society, and the sociological perspective as one that analyzes patterns of individual experience. She identifies several foundation thinkers, including Comte, Marx, Weber and Durkheim, and describes the major theoretical approaches that derive from them. She also focuses on methodological aspects of sociology, defining the scales at which sociologists work and the differences between quantitative and qualitative data gathering and analysis. She highlights some key sociological concepts, including structure and agency, social stratification and inequality. She ends by discussing the future of sociology, and highlights the move toward interdisciplinary work and new methodologies to address wicked problems.

[korleisapp]

I have always wanted to study sociology some people think the degree isn't worthwhile having. After hearing this lecture I challenge anyone who thinks mal of it. I will be pursuing my studies in sociology. Excellent lecture 👏👏

[jareou]

As a sociologist major and under graduate. I have learned a lot. GREAT presentation!

[bappadey]

The most interesting thing about social is learning about human characteristics and their role in society. And also how one's characteristic is different from others

[learnenglishwithsalah]

I ve studied sociology in Arabic when i was at the faculty, here is one of the best lectures i ve ever had .. Especially illustrations and examples ...

[chernoralgassimubah]

This is the best lecture I have ever had in sociology in my life

[eveharmony]

I have ADHD and I hyper focused on this lecture Amazing!

[TheMustang]

Excellent lesson. Specially the explanation of sociology at the beginning with the exemple of the building

[tsoiboy]

I came here as someone who researched at the fringes of sociology and really enjoyed this interesting and informative presentation, which has given me some pause for reflection on my own work. Thank you!

[warriorsforgod]

Absolutely AMAZING, the way she articulated the key concepts and flowed through this lesson seamlessly in such a way that was fully comprehensible.

[hlatse]

What a brilliant lecture! Truly exceptional. ❤️

[lujainalgadi]

This was one if the best presentation I've ever seen!!
Thanks for explaining !

[krisiskiss]

wow. her discussion is enriching. she discusses it in a clear and simple way.

[Finess]

what a great lecture....!!! easily understandable....Thank you for this..

[tedweber]

Would be nice to keep the slides up long enough to read instead of showing just the speaker. Best approach probably to show slides with an inset window of speaker (you did a little of that).

[razikoughlissi]

What a wonderful lecture! It's simply unbelievable .Thank you so much for all your efforts. Even though I am not an English speaker, I have found this lecture very easy to understand. Your method of explaining things is very clear and also attractive. I wish you all the best in your career and good continuation. My great wish is to see you giving this lecture at the university in my city .Who knows?

[tufailmahmad]

Just Appreciation ! Thank you so much ! You have created a background of what is sociology in my mind.

[srutisikder]

I am from India and I am sociology honours student and this lecture lots of help me to understand 💖

[liz_ayla]

I now understand way much better....and also the short notes you give are really helping

[frankie]

Incredible, I'm more sure than ever of deciding on a sociology degree now

[nurulmaru]

Well, it is really interesting how different is the perspective of the social studies in terms of latin America, and more specifically Brazil. There are many Brazilian authors that an American could take a look, Darcy Ribeiro, Florestan Fernandes, Sérgio Buarque de Holanda...