The development of Sociology in the Philippines can be divided into three categories ... (1) when in it regarded as a Social Philosophy, (2) when it is regarded as a welfare or problem oriented, and (3) when it is geared more towards scientific orientation Sociology is a science of society and the social interactions taking place within it. It is concerned with social interaction involving social acts, social relationships, social organizations, social structures and social processes. Sociology studies not only the structure and functions of social organization, but also the changes which take place within it. Why study Sociology?We study sociology to obtain factual information about our society and different aspects of our social life. Sociological information enables us to understand our society more objectively and to see our place in it. It helps us to understand our society and to analyze the social factors causing problems and some modes of thinking one has to follow Development of Sociology in EuropeThe most significant scholars who contributed in the study of Sociology in Europe are as follows: August Comte a French philosopher, believed in applying the scientific method to the study of society and social relations. He was known as the Father of Sociology for he coined the term “sociology,” which is derived from the Latin socius which means social or being with others, and the Greek logos meaning study or science Karl Marx
Emile Durkheim was the first French academic sociologist conferred by the University of Paris a doctor’s degree in sociology, also the first to hold a chair in sociology. He defined social phenomena as social facts that nave distinctive social characteristics and determinants; social facts being, “every way of acting, fixed or not, capable of exercising on the individual an external constraint,” such as customs, laws, and the general rule of behavior which people accept without question. Max WeberDevelopment of Sociology in AmericaThe most significant scholars who contributed in the development of Sociology in America are as follows:
(I love how all the men has been defined according to their contributions and Jane Adams was emphasized for being FEMALE) WHAT IS SOCIOLOGICAL INQUIRY?Sociological inquiry has goals to achieve, roles to follow and strategies to use in order to obtain a high probability of success. Sociological inquiry is primarily intended to find answers to questions on the observable social world and social actions. The basic goal of sociological research is to understand the observable social world. Its main function is to test or verify a hypothesis. The Steps in Conducting Sociological Inquiry1. Define the research problem and review related literature.
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