Question

What do you mean by sociology ? discuss its nature and scope?

Answer 1

Definition, Nature and Scope of Sociology. Sociology is to study about social activities, action and about society. The other social sciences study a particular aspect of the society but sociology studies all aspects i.e. society as whole. It is a subject of social science.

Answer 2

Sociology is a discipline in social sciences concerned with the human society and human social activities. It is one of the youngest social sciences. Auguste Comte, a French social thinker, is traditionally known as the 'Father of Sociology' as he coined the term 'Sociology' in 1839.