This module deals with the basics of the sociological approach.
Sociology is the study of human behavior in groups.
It looks at human social interaction and its products such as relationships, groups, culture, and institutions. From a sociologist's point of view, much of how we behave can be explained by the social pressures in our immediate groups and forces in the larger society in which we live. Sociology as a science Sociology as a science discusses the systematic study of people as they interact with each other and the society in which their lives are imbedded. Sociology is different in many ways from Psychology in terms of both level of analysis and theoretical perspectives. Structural analysis We all belong to groups and networks of affiliation.