What is Sociology?
Sociology is about people. It's about how people interact and why they behave as they do. Whether you look at a family, a business, or a sporting event, you're looking at something with which sociology is involved. No matter what you do in your personal and professional life, or where you go, you can use sociology. Sociological research contributes to our understanding of individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies. Practicing sociologists conduct or assist in problem-solving interventions on all of these levels.
Where can I find out more about sociology?
The web site of the American Sociological
Association contains a great deal of information about sociology that
is of interest to students. Two programs that may be of special interest
to students seeking a professional career in sociology are the ASA Honors
Program and the ASA Minority
Fellowship Program.
Many other sociology organizations have websites. Here are a few that you
may want to visit. Some of these have discussion groups in which you can
participate.
The following websites are more comprehensive in scope. They provide a broad
range of links related to sociology.