My Reflection Of Sociology

When I first began this course, I had many questions about what to expect. I was wondering how sociology was different from and similar to other disciplines. I started learning how to define sociology almost immediately and I developed a better understanding of how sociological concepts can be observed easily within our society. I learned that sociological concepts and theories are readily on display in almost every setting. Upon opening the textbook, I learned that sociology is the study of human behavior and relationships. Sociological theories are ever present and if you can observe people with a degree of understanding, you are likely to see these concepts at work. Human beings are social by nature and there is much to be learned about the interactions between them.

Societies are complex and are created by many different influences. Societies are formed when people are categorized and form into groups based on a variety of factors. They are sorted by class, culture, gender,

Culture can be defined as a feeling amongst member of a group that share a common understanding that often times, does not even need to be verbalized to be understood by other members. Culture allows for a common understanding amongst individuals in a group. I was particularly intrigued by the chapter in the textbook that discussed life in the city, as it provided a good example of culture as it exists amongst street people and those living in poor neighborhoods. These people instinctively understand the rules and requirements of the streets. This is their culture, there is no need to speak about it because it is understood amongst those who live this way. They understand the expectations set forth by their culture and they follow and meet them without even thinking. Culture exists within many different groups throughout society with each group requiring different criteria for the