How was the Industrial Revolution responsible for giving rise to sociology?
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The industrial revolution is known to be responsible for rising sociology because of its major changes in social life.
Explanation:
Some of them are:.Capitalism- it is a type of social system where business people are more interested in making a profit.
Because of the industrial revolution capitalism has developed as a new form of economic activity.
Degradation of Labour- The industrial revolution developed new methods of organising labour and market and which degraded skilled craftsmen and common labours.
New urban world- People moved from cities to villages and then the new urban world was characterized by overcrowded slums, pollutions from factories, bad sanitation, a new form of social interaction, etc.
Factory and mechanical division of labour- Industries developed the concept of collective functioning and continuous effort for better conditions but some sociologists took it as an intentional attempt to destroy the peasants, artisan, family and local community.