Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: Sociology emerged in the 19th century due to major social changes like the Enlightenment, French Revolution, and Industrial Revolution. These events disrupted traditional social orders, created new so

A: Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships, and social behavior. It uses systematic methods to observe and analyze social phenomena, aiming to discover patterns and laws that g

A: Auguste Comte is considered the founder of sociology. He coined the term 'sociology' and proposed that society should be studied scientifically using positivism—relying on observable facts and evidenc

A: Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships, and social institutions. It examines how individuals interact in groups and how social structures like family, religion, and class i

A: Anthropology is the study of humans, their origins, development, and cultures. It includes physical anthropology (human evolution), archaeology (ancient remains), and cultural anthropology (beliefs, c

A: Anthropology provides deep insights into primitive and traditional societies, helping sociologists understand the origins of social institutions like family, marriage, and religion. Concepts such as '

A: Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships, and human behavior in groups. It examines how individuals interact within communities, institutions, and cultures. For example, Soci

A: Sociology is called the 'mother of all social sciences' because it provides the foundation for understanding human society, which other social sciences like economics, political science, and anthropol

A: Sociological imagination is the ability to see the connection between personal experiences and larger social forces. For example, unemployment is not just a personal problem but is linked to economic