Exploring the History of Sociology

What is the origin of the term 'Sociology'?

• Sociology is derived from the Arabic word 'socius'.

• The word 'Sociology' is based on the German term 'Gesellschaft'.

• The term 'Sociology' comes from the French word 'société'.

• The term 'Sociology' originates from the Latin 'socius' and Greek 'logos', meaning 'study of society'.

Who is considered the father of Sociology?

• Auguste Comte

• Emile Durkheim

• Karl Marx

• Max Weber

What are the main factors that contributed to the development of Sociology in the 19th century?

• Development of psychology as a discipline

• Industrial Revolution, Enlightenment ideas, social problems, and influential thinkers.

• Technological advancements in agriculture

• Rise of nationalism

How did Sociology evolve in Indonesia during the colonial period?

• Sociology in Indonesia remained stagnant and did not evolve during the colonial period.

• The evolution of Sociology in Indonesia was primarily due to the influence of Japanese occupation.

• Sociology in Indonesia evolved through the influence of Dutch colonialism, leading to the introduction of Western educational systems and the examination of social structures.

• Sociology in Indonesia was solely influenced by indigenous practices without any external factors.

What role did the Indonesian National Awakening play in the development of Sociology in Indonesia?

• The Indonesian National Awakening catalyzed the development of sociology in Indonesia by promoting national identity and intellectual discourse, leading to the establishment of educational institutions focused on social sciences.

• It had no significant impact on the study of social sciences.

• It led to the decline of traditional social structures in Indonesia.

• It primarily focused on economic development rather than sociology.

Define Sociology as a scientific discipline.

• Sociology is the analysis of individual behavior in isolation.

• Sociology focuses solely on economic systems.

• Sociology is the scientific study of society and social behavior.

• Sociology is the study of physical sciences.

What are the primary methods used in Sociological research?

• Focus groups

• Literature reviews

• Case studies

• Surveys, interviews, observations, experiments

How does Sociology contribute to understanding social issues?

• Sociology ignores cultural norms and only studies economic factors.

• Sociology focuses solely on historical events and their impact on society.

• Sociology is primarily concerned with individual behavior rather than social structures.

• Sociology contributes to understanding social issues by analyzing social structures, relationships, and cultural norms to identify root causes and inform solutions.

What are some key functions of Sociology in society?

• Studying only individual behavior

• Focusing solely on historical events

• Key functions of Sociology include understanding social behavior, analyzing social structures, promoting social change, fostering social cohesion, and informing public policy.

• Promoting economic growth exclusively

In what ways can Sociology influence public policy?

• Sociology only focuses on individual behavior, not societal issues.

• Sociology influences public policy by providing research and insights that inform decision-making and address social issues.

• Public policy is solely based on economic factors, ignoring social insights.

• Sociology has no impact on public policy decisions.