What is Sociology? The beauty of Sociology is that it appears at
every turn. We see it on our street corners, on television, in a
phone call, a poem, or even in our morning routines. It’s in our
families, our friendships, our workplaces, and our sex lives. In
fact, no aspect of our social lives is unexamined by Sociology;
it’s a dynamic field of study that is practical and applicable
to all of us in myriad ways. As a discipline, Sociology is
interested in social landscapes – our neighborhoods, our
schools, our families, our media, our nation. These landscapes
profoundly impact how we see ourselves in the world and how the
world sees us. Sociology also explores the way in which we
interact with one another, construct social meaning, and
understand our sense of self. It’s an analysis of our group
memberships and a journey through our day-to-day activities.
Sociology is living. The purpose of the Sociology Department is
to empower students by educating them to think critically about
the social world and cultivat