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Sociological Concepts | Definition & Examples Instructor: Sanam Vaghefi Sanam has a Sociology Ph.D. from the University of Victoria, Canada. She is the author of multiple award- winning articles in the areas of sociology of migration and mental health. Sanam has been teaching and tutoring undergraduate-level sociology courses for more than five years. Cite this lesson Learn about sociological concepts and understand how they are used in the field of sociology. Explore examples of sociological concepts and sociology theories. Updated: 05/06/2023 What are Sociological Concepts? Sociological concepts are analytical tools used in sociological studies. In its broadest sense, sociology can be defined as the scientific study of society and social problems. Sociologists study social topics by connecting individual problems to public issues, adopting a perspective that is called the sociological imagination (Mills, 1959). When doing so, it is inevitable to use abstract ideas and themes which correspond to these problems and issues, which are defined as concepts. Sociologists study a huge variety of topics ranging from economy, culture, gender, and religion to media, globalization, social movements, and social change. Regardless of its goal and methodology, any sociological study needs analytical tools to describe and understand social themes, issues, and events. For example, the concepts of social class and socioeconomic status are essential analytical tools to conduct a sociological study of the economy or social stratification. Similarly, it is not possible to sociologically study and discuss culture without using concepts, such as norms and values as analytical tools. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account Lesson Quiz Course 10K views Key Concepts in Sociology Since sociology is a very large area of study that includes multiple sub-disciplines and branches, listing all important sociological concepts is not possible in the scope of this lesson. Still, a snapshot of some of the

key sociological terms and concepts is given below under five thematic categories suitable for beginner students of sociology. To unlock this lesson you must be a Study.com Member. Create your account Examples of Sociological Concepts Lesson Summary Frequently Asked Questions What are five concepts of sociology? Sociological concepts include a wide range of themes and topics. However, five important examples of sociological concepts can be outlined as society, (social) structure, (individual) agency, (social) stratification, and culture. What does "concept" mean in sociology? In sociology, the term concept refers to an abstract idea corresponding to themes and realities in society. For example, the concept of social class is an abstract idea, but it refers to the material differences between the socioeconomic power and resources of different groups in society. What are the main sociological concepts? There are multiple sociological concepts that are essential for this discipline. The main sociological concepts include structure, agency, stratification, society, class, culture, gender, and religion. Each sociological theory is centered around several key concepts, such as the Marxist theory and the concepts of class, capitalism, and labor. Register to view this lesson Are you a student or a teacher? General Social Science and Humanities Lessons 5 chapters | 494 lessons Ch 1. General Social Science and Humanities Virginia Tech Shooting of 2007 | Perpetrator, Victims & Fallout

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