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sociological


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or studying human social behavior, its causes, and effects.

  • noun

    A social science that studies the origins, development, organization, and functioning of human societies and social institutions.


Variants
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sociologic , sociological , sociologically
Etymology
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From Greek 'socios' meaning companion + 'logos' meaning study.


Trivia
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  1. Sociology was first established as an academic discipline in the late 19th century.

  2. The term 'sociology' was coined by Auguste Comte in 1838.

  3. The first sociology department was established at the University of Chicago in 1892.


Related Concepts
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  1. anthropology: Another social science that studies human societies and cultures, with a focus on their physical and material aspects.

  2. psychology: A mental health profession that deals with individuals and their behaviors, emotions, and mental processes.


Culture
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Sociology has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to explore various aspects of human society and social issues. For instance, in Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment,' the protagonist Raskolnikov's sociological theories about the 'superman' influence his actions and moral dilemma.

How to Memorize "sociological"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people interacting and studying their social behaviors and patterns.
    - Visualize a sociology professor lecturing about various social theories.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sociology' with the study of human behavior and social institutions.
    - Think of sociologists as researchers studying various aspects of society.

  3. mnemonics

    - Sociology: Study Of Civilizations, Institutions, and Organizations, and Life's Yields


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