Macrosociology is the study of society on a large scale, focusing on social structures, institutions, and systems rather than individuals or small groups. It examines how these larger social forces shape behavior, interactions, and societal patterns. This branch of sociology often seeks to identify and analyze broad social trends and phenomena.

Functionalism and conflict theory are the two sociological perspectives most linked to macrosociology. These perspectives focus on analyzing broader social structures, institutions, and social systems to explain patterns of social behavior and inequalities in society.

William CHambliss

It is an approach that analyses social systems on a large scale. This includes; individuals, classes, families and large scale social problems.

Dennis D. Long has written:

'Macro social work practice' -- subject(s): Macrosociology, Social service

'Macro systems in the social environment' -- subject(s): Developmental psychology, Human Life cycle, Life cycle, Human, Macrosociology, Social aspects, Social aspects of Human life cycle, Social ecology, Social service