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Discipline within Social Sciences
Sociology
Xã hội học
Sociology examines how societies are organized, how they function, and how they change over time. It studies social structures, institutions, relationships, and cultural patterns that shape human behavior and experience.
Key Questions
- •How do societies maintain order and cohesion?
- •What causes social inequality?
- •How do social institutions shape individual lives?
Subfields & Specializations (5)
Urban Sociology
Xã hội học đô thị
Study of social life and interactions in urban areas
Sociology of Family
Xã hội học gia đình
Study of family structures, relationships, and dynamics
Sociology of Education
Xã hội học giáo dục
How education systems shape and are shaped by society
Medical Sociology
Xã hội học y tế
Social factors affecting health, illness, and healthcare
Criminology
Tội phạm học
Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system