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Human history has been driven by the systematic oppression of women and the dominance by men within most societies and cultures. That reality has affected women all over the world and continues to affect women even today in the Western World where women have purportedly achieved equality. Throughout history the intellectual contributions of women have been ignored, or, in many cases, stolen by men who received the credit for their work.
There has been blatant sexism within the study of sociology itself. Men excluded their female colleagues from meaningful participation in early sociological societies. Early twentieth century sociological "experts" such as Albion Small felt that the education of women and their inclusion into the intellectual mainstream was a destructive phase of social change. The American Sociological Society carried forward based on that premise since Small was an influential founding member. That influence resulted in women's loss of power and influence in the home and in the professions that were set aside for and dominated by men. Small eventually had to recognize the abilities and relevance of women when confronted by the perseverance of early female sociologists such as Jane Addams, Emily Green Balch, Julia Lathrop and Grace Abbott who were allowed limited access to the ASA. They were limited in academic employment opportunities as well and confined to certain limited areas of study that were thought to be appropriate to women.
It is not surprising that the field has been dominated by men and male world views. Sociological writing in many cases reveals a sexist, stereotypical image of the women portrayed in that writing. There has been a traditional lack of sympathy and a lack of interest in women's rights, accomplishments, influence and women's issues by male sociologists that still lingers today. Sexism has been at work in hiring and promotion practices at colleges and universities. As a result much of the history of strong, influential women and their effect on their times and cultures has been lost.
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How long have sociologists been around?
about 400 years, sociology is one of the oldest sciences.
What does skepticism mean in sociology?
verifying information as true only after such information has been verified by other competent observers
Which is most likely a polished piece?
A short story that has been workshopped and revised. (Apex Sociology)
What is the relationship between sociology and anthropology to the other sciences?
Anthropology is examined the fundamental problems of human existence (origin and development) in the natural and cultural environment. The most popular object of the anthropology research is studying communities at the local level (an isolated tribe, the village community). Sociology is the science about formation, development and functioning of society, its elements, social relations and social processes. Common to sociology and anthropology is the study of problems: how is constructed social bond that unites people in the community or society, what are the cultural forms and social practices in different societies, how a person replicates and produces some type of sociality.
What is the importance of studying sociology and anthropology?
-Sociology is a study of society-Sociology is an attempt to account for the origin, growth, structure, and activities of society by the operation of physical, vital, and psychical causes working together in a process of evolution.In words of Giddings," Sociology is the systematic description and explanation of society ,,viewed as whole."L.F.Ward says," Sociology is a scientific study of society."2-Sociology is study of social relationship-The maximum sociologists have done advocacy of this factor.In words of MacIver and Page," Sociology is 'about' social relationship, the network of relationship we call society." According to Durkheim ," Sociology is study of collective representations." Actually study of society and study of social relationship are not different concepts ,but both things are same.3- Sociology is study of interaction-According to Max weber, small and Green social inter actions are more important than social relationship in construction of society. In words of George Small," Sociology is science of the forms of human relations". Max Weber accordingly," Sociology is science which attempts the interpretative understanding of human action."4- Sociology is study of social groups-According to Hery Johnson," Sociology is study of social groups".thus sociology should do scientific study of social group. The structure, and organization of social groups are more important.On the basis of above description Sociology is study of society, groups ,its relationship ,and interactions. Some sociologist have different opinion that it is study the" forms of social relationship".Each scientist views society from a different standpoint, and sociology will not become a compact, well-defined science until sociologists are able to generalize the truths discovered by those approaching social phenomena from various points of view and to agree more or less closely upon the subject matter and the method of treatment.When we say Sociology is a study of society and social relationship ,the question arises why we made relations and how we made.The answer is,man is unlimited needs ,he can not satisfy all himself ,he has to remain dependent on others.He has many psychological, physical .biological, economic, social religious and other needs. For them he has to establish relationship according to type of needs.How he establish relationship? Every one has some social values in life.According to social -moral values the form of establish relationship is not same. There is difference between relationship mother and wife. Dr Radha Kamal Mukherjee,(who is father of sociology in India)accordingly, to understand sociology, one should study social values.In words of Macci,the real subject matter of sociology is established relationship of persons.Due to relationship man is considered as social being.Sociologist also should study and analyze the conditions of the society ,which brings change in relation.Some times these conditions make relationship disorganized an other time it controls on it.17-Relationship of Sociology with other social science.The life of man is many sided. There is an economic aspect,lrgal aspect,a religious aspect, political aspect, and so forth. sociology ,therefore ,can understand a social life as a whole ,by taking help from other social sciences which stdy exclusively one or the other aspects OS human society.Sociology ,for example ,in order to understand a particular society has to take material of the economics ,political science ,history, anthropology, religion, morals ,law an finally interaction with the rest of the world. Therefore all sciences are interrelate an interdependent.Sociology not only borrows from other social sciences but other social sciences also dependent on sociology. Actually there are two types of social sciences called special sciences which deals special activity of society like economics, psychology etc. The second type of social sciences calle general social sciences which undertake comprehensively .Sociology comes in category of general science.Sociology and Psychology are overlapping in that social influences effect the psychological development of individuals. Sociology is obvious in history in that the social interactions of individuals have effected history, and then of course there is the history of Sociology itself. The study of economics in sociology is stratification, which is the study of how we are a part of a certain economic level in society and how we got there and how it effects us. Finally, political science has been studied by many Sociologists for such issues as slavery, women in politics, etc. It is interesting to see the connection and distinction between sociology and some of more important social sciences in what follows:Relation between Sociology and History-Both social sciences are now a days coming nearer to each other. Some time ago history was considered as science of some dates, places and struggles.But now people have realizes that why the particular event in history occurred? What was form of the same? In short history is another social science which is related to irect society and sociology. History primarily deals with past events and how they affected society eg how the Ino-Pak partition ,compel Sindhu(Hindu word it self has originated from Sindhu_)to prove themselves laborious, on the other end will be concerned with how people intereacted, how culture was affected etc during the present and before the partition .By presenting following points we can clear the relation of both-1-Sociology takes help from history in mater of present studies.By comparing between occurring past and present events, one can estimate the factors responsible for occurring that event.2- Sociology is obvious in history in that the social interactions of individuals have effected history, and then of course there is the history of Sociology itself.3-There are so many institutions, like family ,tribe, culture, folkways, mores, tradition ,social movements, social changes etc, who have historical background of occurring. On the basis of that we can understand present situation , and try to organized accordingly.4- In sociological research studies, Historical method of study is very relevant and important.5-History is not only history of events but it is key to understand present events. In the same way sociology gives social background for the study of historical events.G.E. Harward to remark that History is past Sociology ,and Sociology is present history.But in spite of their close relationship the two sciences are distinct:1-sociology is general science which covers all human aspects ,while history is special science which study only historical aspects of events.2-History is related with past events an there is no relation with modern events. Contrary to it Sociology is basically a modern science, which study present social situation of human behavior.3-Durkheim's book 'The Rules of Sociological Method' says ,sociology is entirely different from history. He further says, historical events have record of individual roles, while sociology means ,it is study of social facts and social representations occurred by social circumstances.4-History means only description ,while sociology means analysis ,interpretations and classifications.5-The nature of History is not scientific, which can not be retested .But the test of social phenomenon is possible. social facts can be verified also.Relation between sociology and political science:sociology and political science are also related in the sense that they both concern the welfare of people in a society. Political science basically deals with the distribution of power and the exercise of power ,democracy, dictatorship, communism, how people vote etc. sociology has its roots in politics. These two subjects have much common in subject matters.the following points are showing relationship of both-1-The important point is that king of any place is social as well as political. There is no separate existence without each other.2-In words of Giddings,"to teach the theory of the state to men who have not learnt the first principles of sociology, is like teaching astronomy or thermodynamics to men who have not learnt Newton's law of motions".(Principles of Sociology p.37.)3-Both sciences explain the interdependency between man and society. Political science says man is political while sociology say man is social. Both need a group of people ,where he interacts.4-The process of socialization is done by both sciences. Both are helpful in development of social an political consciousnesses.5-both sciences are complementary to each other. Sociology makes theories for people and political science try to implement it.6-there are many subjects in common where both take equal participation and interest to organized the society like law ,social control ,tradition, public opinion, crime etc.But in spite of their close relationship the two sciences are distinct:1-Sociology is science of society. Political science is the science of state. Gilchrist says,"Sociology studies man as a social being ,and political organization is a special kind of social orgnisation; political science is more specialized science than sociology."(Principles of Political Sciences.P.11)2- Sociology is science of society which studies all organized and unorganized activities while political science is science of society which studies only organized activities.3- - Sociology studies only present society while political science studies present and indicates future side also.4- Sociology is older than political science. Human society had first come in existence .State and other political system arise after years.5-politiacal science starts with the assumption that man is a political being, sociology goes behin that assumption and attempts to explain how an why man became a political being.Relation between sociology and Anthropology:Anthropology and sociology also deal with society but the only difference is that social anthropology mainly considers small groups and their culture but their area of study is basically the same. Actually both are same ,two names for the same field enquiry.. The study of ancient and simple societies are done by Anthropology ,while on the basis of that sociology studies the wider and complex societies. Anthropology has been divided in to three parts.A-Physical Anthropology ,which deals with physical/bodily traits/features of early man and our primitive centuries back counterparts. with the help of that sociology try to know the reality of struggles among various groups.B-Cultural Anthropology which investigates the cultural remains of early man an of the living cultures of some of the primitive counterparts. With the help of this sociology studies cultural heritage and tries to understand the changes occurred by it. C-Social Anthropology deals with the institutions, behaviors and human relationships of primitives of the past and present. sociology also does scientific studies of human culture as a whole. Dr S.C.Dube says basically there is no difference between both. Anthropology takes help from sociological research methods while sociology interprets the things on the basis of studies done by anthropology.Now a days Tribal societies an civilized societies are come closer to each other. Even the influence of technology is increasing day by day in tribal societies .The changing social values are encourage them to form big groups A.L. Karoeber has called sociology and anthropology twin sisters. Evans Pritchard considers social Anthropology to be branch of sociology.But in spite of their close relationship the two sciences are distinct:1- Anthropology is the study social and cultural features of primitive societies while sociology studies the social and cultural features of modern societies.2- The simple and static primitive societies's study is done by Anthropology while the study of complex and changeable societies is conducted by sociology.3- The study methods are different for both sciences .Participate observation is main method of study in Anthropology and sociology uses survey method.4- Sociology is concerned with social planning where as Anthropology is not concerned with social planning. It does not give any suggestion for future society.Relation between sociology and economics-There is also a relationship between sociology and economics which is another social science. Economics deals with the production of goods and services and how they are distributed to people just like sociology which also consider how the goods are reachable to all members of the society. In society every social being has some economic needs and these needs are evaluated by economics .Economics is science of wealth, which is possible in context of society. Marshall says economics is study of economic activities which are related to human welfare.The following points are showing their relationship .1-We can not imagine a society without economic needs .All cultural elements are influenced by economic system. On the other side there is great influence of social conditions/control on economic system .2-Economic development and social progress go together in every society. In society where there is lack of education, and prevalence of unemployment, crimes and poverty ,that can not be called economically developed society.3-Both sciences study some common factors of society like rural reconstruction, labor welfare, unemployment, poverty, social security, industrialization, social insurance and planning etc.4-The theories of socialism, communism, democracy and welfare state are nothing bur the theories of social reorganization. According to Thomas ,"economics is ,in fact ,but one branch of the comprehensive science of sociology''.(Elements of economics.p.7)In spite of their close relationship the two sciences are distinct:1-Economics studies the economic relations of the society while sociology does study of all social relationship.2-The approach of study of both sciences are different. Sociology conclude the things on basis of all factors while economics considers only on the basis of economic factors.3-Both sciences use different methods of studies. The Inductive and dedective theories are important in economics,while sociology uses various methods like survey, case study, sociometry etc.4-Economic forces play important role in every aspect of social life .But the scope of sociology is still very wider.5-Economics is much older science than sociology.In the end we can conclude with views given by Barnes and Beker, "Sociology is neither the handmaid, nor the mistress of other social sciences, but their sister".
What do you mean by history of history?
it is the history about what has been written, rather than what has happened
What is the History of Howard Arms Company?
No history has been written AFAIK.
Was there wise-women in the medieval ages?
Through out the history of man there have always been wise women in society.
How many years has the age of man been recorded?
The age of man has been recorded for around 6,000 years, starting with the emergence of written history in ancient civilizations. This period is commonly referred to as recorded history or written history.
Was there a women that was president of the US?
never in the history of the U.S., has their ever been a female president.
According to woolf what had been forgotten from Elizabethan history?
The accomplishments and everyday lives of women
How many words have been written in the world history?
782659 thousand
Which term relates to this statement A new fitness trail has been built in a city park?
A+ medical sociology
What women could not do?
Throughout the course of history, there were many things that it was believed that women could not do. However, it has been proven time and time again tht women could do them all.
What is the history of the handgun?
Your local library is a good place to start. Literally hundreds of books have been written on the history of firearms.
Is it possible to have women totalitarian leaders?
It has never been possible before in history. Today, totalitarianism is impossible.
Who is the hightes-ranking woman in the history of the US government?
In US history, in the Federal government, there have been three women that come to mind when speaking about women in high office. In the single incumbent position of Secretary of State, there have been three females. They are MS's Albright, Rice, and Clinton.
