A Sociological Account: Summary of Hodgkinson

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The term Sociology can be defined as a study of society, “the ology” of human inter-action within the collective (society). The Sociological Imagination C. Wright Mills (1916-1962) believes that sociology is the most reflective subject there is. Sociology can be used for practical purposes to identify and understand social problems. Sociologists try to study society from an objective, impartial and unbiased position. The study of sociology differs from a common sense view point, as it challenges what is accepted as normal. Sociologists try to be objective in their search to discover the truth. Key Concepts Socialisation Socialisation is the process by which we learn to become members of society by internalizing the norms and values of society and also by learning to perform our social rules. Scott J & Marshall G, Third Edition Revised (2009), Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, Oxford Univ. Press. Family (Extended This term refers to a family system in which several generations live in one household. Scott J & Marshall G, Third Edition Revised (2009), Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, Oxford Univ. Press. Significant Others Significant others are those who have an important influence or play a formative role in shaping the behaviour of other. Scott J & Marshall G, Third Edition Revised (2009), Oxford Dictionary of Sociology, Oxford Univ. Press. There are a number of issues that my observation raises. Firstly, are individuals ruled by their taught social manners to the extent that their basic human instincts are eradicated? Has the girl in the observation made a collective choice as an individual to have an arranged marriage or are there outside pressures on her to enter in to such a relationship? Func... ... middle of paper ... ...ould lead her to conform to their ideologies. Finally, from a sociological point of view it can be seen that the girls’ decision to enter in to an arranged marriage may not have been one of total free will. The decision to choose a life partner was not hers but her parents. Her conforming to their wishes was pre-destined by the norms taught by her family. The girl may have consciously assessed that the benefits of an arranged marriage outweighed being an outcast within her family unit. Her behaviour could be seen as being determined by the system of relationships she shared with those around her (significant others). As a result the girl had no choice but to conform to the ideologies of her family. Works Cited Hodgkinson P 2009 sociological imagination notes Week 1,2,3 &6 haralambos & holborn seventh edition collins sociology themes and perspectives

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