1. What is sociology? The definition we’ll use
Soc 10 Introduction WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?
What is sociology? The definition we’ll use
Sociology is the *systematic, empirically based study of **human society.
* How sociologists look.
** What sociologists look at.
Sociology overlaps with – but is distinctive from – disciplinary neighbors like anthropology, history, political science, psychology, and social work.

2. The emergence of sociology in the mid-19th century
Soc 10 Introduction WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?
The emergence of sociology in the mid-19th century
Industrial Revolution
Economy built on agriculture 
economy built on manufacturing
Urbanization: rural life  cities
Changes in family and community life
Less togetherness between family generations
New sources of knowledge & expertise
Creation of specialized social institutions such as education and health care.
Rise in social problems – crime, disease, etc.
Emergence of scientific thought
INDUSTRIALIZATION
Industrial technology. Industrial revolution.
Manufacturing – new sources of energy from water and steam. Instead of laboring at home in tightly knit groups, workers became part of an anonymouse work force. Breakdown of traditions and shared values, as well as mutual support systems.
URBANIZATION
Move to cities b/c of factory jobs. Many cities grew rapidly, creating housing being overwhelmed, spread of disease, rise of poverty, crime, homelessness, etc.
POLITICAL CHANGE
With urbanization & industrialization, shift in thought from traditional connections to individual self-interest. Individual rights & liberties (e.g., in French & American revolutions).
EMERGENCE OF SCIENCE
Testing hypotheses with data – not just speculation.

3. Basic sociological argument (Prof. R-K)
Soc 10 Introduction WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?
Basic sociological argument (Prof. R-K)
Every human experience is social:
Affected by social factors
and/or
Given meaning through social definitions
Manifest through social interaction.