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Origin and Development of Sociology

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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Overview

Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. Though humans have lived in societies for thousands of years, the systematic study of society as a formal discipline began only in the 19th century. This chapter explores how major historical events and intellectual movements—li

Key Concepts

The Enlightenment was a period

The Enlightenment was a period of intellectual awakening from the 14th to 18th century where reason, science, and critical thinking replaced religious

The French Revolution (1789) overthrew

The French Revolution (1789) overthrew the monarchy and introduced ideas like liberty, equality, and fraternity. It disrupted social order and made th

The Industrial Revolution brought machines

The Industrial Revolution brought machines, factories, and urbanization. People moved from villages to cities to work, leading to new social problems

Sociology emerged in the 19th century

Sociology emerged in the 19th century as a response to social upheavals. Auguste Comte coined the term 'sociology' and proposed using scientific metho

Auguste Comte defined sociology as

Auguste Comte defined sociology as the science of social phenomena governed by natural laws. Alex Inkeles described it as the study of social actions

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the historical background that led to the emergence of sociology
  • Explain the impact of the Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution on social thought
  • Define sociology and understand its scientific approach
  • Recognize the importance of sociology in understanding and solving social problems

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