What Is Sociology?: Crash Course Sociology #1
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- Today we kick off Crash Course Sociology by explaining what exactly sociology is. We’ll introduce the sociological perspective and discuss how sociology differentiates itself from the other social sciences. We’ll also explore what sociology can do, and how a concern with social problems was at the center of sociology's beginnings.
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Crash Course So y'know when someone at work asks to borrow your pen - never returns it - and then asks to borrow it again?
What drives this behaviour? Why is it so frustrating? _And where do these pens go?_
+ The people need to know.
Thats psychology and you dont get your pen back because you are stupid and dont know what psychology is.
jedigecko06 in their pockets for eternity...
We need to get to the bottom of this!
- Nick J.
CrashCourse I am so happy you started this course! ahh! also I love the host already
The only thing I’ve learned is that we live in a society
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😂😂 shes talking too fast
Lol
plz tell me that pun was intended
"The harmless convention of shaking hands."
wanderpearl LMAO
Big oof
did not age well
corona....
Oof😂
I skipped school today to decide what I want to study in university, for years now I thought Im going to be a computer engineer or film maker (they are at least more interesting to me than biology or chemistry or maths).. so I have been doing some research about every major.. biology, medicine, mechanical engineering, chemistry, maths etc.. and when I discovered philosophy I kinda liked it.. and now I see sociology and I literally can't sit still.. I LOVE IT. I love these things. I didn't know I could even study those things. March 14th, 2019 (writing this to myself mainly)
Focus on the STEM fields. You'll get more out of it. You can study sociology in your spare time.
Literally I’m the same !
also me just now, unfortunately as a senior in college! 😅
@@theautumnleaves. aaah :( what did you chose to pursue then?
@@mahmoudshatnawi6122 I have been studying environmental studies and biology! I have enjoyed it and learned a lot, but at the end of the day I don't think I want to have a career as a biologist. I will probably pursue a masters in sociology, related to environmental studies
Sociology is not about left or right, liberalism or conservativism. It is about understanding society without moral and value judgments. It is a science, presenting theories prone to falseability, and much other "requisites" Great video, btw!
There were several subjective value judgments in her presentation.
Exactly right! Thank you.
so dis is a good law major?
man you should be a standup comedian. That "sociology is a science" punchline is a real kicker
What if I just hate everybody? I guess I could be an unbiased researcher then who tries to find out how to make life more miserable for everybody.. Oh boy, I better get me a smoke
I'm so glad you are doing this series! As a sociology student, it's great to see the major principles laid out for me in a much simpler way than my intro classes did :) Regardless of your feelings towards its perspective, sociology is a unique way of looking at the world that more people should know about.
As someone who works in science fields, watching these crash courses (history, literature, etc) feels awesome. Being locked up on our field makes everyone a bit less... fun. Now I know a bit about what I was pretty much never taught, and -again- it's awesome. Thanks for doing this, guys!!
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she talks so fast especially when you are trying to fill out papers
As someone on the Autism spectrum seeing "the strange in the familiar" is already how I see my society and world. Unlike my younger self, I mostly understand the cultural norms now that I didn't before. However, It's easier for me to separate myself from my cultural background as a result of my upbringing and being autistic when analyzing the basics of "common sense". I think sociology is such an interesting subject that most people don't put into consideration on daily basis because of how ingrained it is in our lives.
I have a bachelors in sociology and I still can’t tell you what sociology is
It's basically cause and effect within society
@@PastorDaveTube do you think 'patterns' are 'cause and effect'. event A will be followed by event B. as I recall David Hume, he thought not. pattern can be a bit more broader. I remember Russell saying: "even in physics we do not use cause and effect anymore." but with sociology relation of events in society can be unlimited thought. I personally think in terms of the movie Dune. What power...
@@mitchellkato1436 I believe the system of motivation is the answer to the why in human behavior in addition to the creation of identity. There is a pattern in all people and mankind's creation itself that has been shaped by this system. This is deep in the mind and once you see it, you then understand why people do what they do. Sociology to me is an observing view only from the surface.
@@PastorDaveTube This may not be in line with your thought, but sociology can become a cult. Only the believers will understand it. Only the selected and the knowers understands the patterns. And then the believers are able to cloak themselves. Which allows the members to predict the future. (When one is not under the influence of "to observer is to disturb". Predictions can be enhanced.)
Mitchell Kato there is more that is being communicated from individuals most people cannot see. But once you understand how it works you can see more. I look towards the energy inside the mind that moves their being. Seeing the future is for others.
"Seeing the strange in the familiar and the general in the particular" is one of the most interesting statements I can remember hearing. Thanks CC. This is ONE of the reasons why I come here so often!
Can you do Crash Course Anthropology?
@No works can get you to Heaven. Only Faith in Jesus lol
@No works can get you to Heaven. Only Faith in Jesus lol
@No works can get you to Heaven. Only Faith in Jesus lol
**uh**
@No works can get you to Heaven. Only Faith in Jesus so, God didnt make us?
Crash Course Linguistics!
Yes please!
yesyesyesyesyes EVERYONE NEEDS LINGUISTICS
No one cares about dipthongs and abjads.
Justin Ward dipthongs is something the Spanish girls swim in.
Hakkapeliitta "Nobody asked you"
I love when it fits so well u‿u
I rarely comment but this comment section needs some positivity.
And I really liked that introduction. It seems set out to be an interesting course and I like the moderator's voice.
I have a degree in sociology, and planning to go for a master’s next year. And I have a job by the way, so yeah whatever you all bashers say haha.
What is your job? Do you enjoy it?
I'm always thinking about these things on an hourly basis and have finally decided to go back to school after a decade. I'll be majoring in Sociology. Thank you for the very informative video affirming that this is indeed where I'm meant to spend my creative energy, empathy and perspective. Very well done!
Oh boy, I'm sure the comments section is going to be full of positivity and understanding about this topic, and if there is any informed criticism of sociology in general it will have sensible foundations and be made in good faith.
That isn't Sociology though. There are "right-wing" sociologists.
Right, crash course should just stick with facts and logic. What happened!
Rocky183 or perhaps the comments section will also not see it as weird if they say that white people commit more egregious crimes that are geared toward hatred of other people based on race, gender, sex.
So sick of assholes in the comments bringing up black communities if you don't live in one and you aren't from one then keep it to yourself what you THINK you know about one.
***** Wealth inequality. Historical racial discrimination. Black culture. Biological differences.
Diana Peña ?
Everyone who argues about whether or not sociology is a science, do you think it is not wirth studying? Should we all just ignore the fact that society shapes us all, how and why? Just because a subject isn't necessarily quantifiable or 'sciency' enough, does that mean we should all just ignore it?
I really think they do. And I thought CC had more intelligent viewers.
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Yup, if you're going into it to learn about society. Why not learn a skill instead? The studies are not reproducible, there is a huge bias in what gets published and what doesn't, such that the literature is not a reliable source of truth. The literature is what the theories are founded on. Hence the theories are unreliable. Why would you want to learn something that may well be false?
Sociology should be studied if you're going to go out and try to improve these problems of course. Less investigating society, more investigating how they investigate, and how the findings can be verified.
Sociology could be a great thing.
It ought to be studied for sure. The issue is that the studies often aren't sufficiently objective and that real scientific rigor is left aside.
I’m trying to figure out wether I want to go into psychology or sociology and this is a biiiiiiiig help so thank you
Krissa Jackson am into both psychology major sociology minor
You can do sociological social psychology!
Hi Crash Course, I just got introduced to Sociology in my school today. I wanted to a massive thank you for making this video, the entire idea of Sociology is explained brilliantly and I was able to understand it's basic concepts and origin way better. Please do continue making videos on Sociology, Thank You! 🙏
Sociology is my major and I love the subject. However I know how difficult it is to explain it without talking about society. Society is like “god” it was here before you got here and it will be here when you are gone.
Could u tell m smithing about the major fields of sociology
Society is a box with a plant in it, we are seeds, whoever reaches the top is one of the top-class, below this is us.
I’m studying it right now and I’m confused
Emergence is something too
@@CHNOPS1000 I want to know why r u confused I want to know ur opinion on sociology
Seriously how do people talk this fast and still maintain clarity in what they say?
As a sociology undergrad (who plans to get a Masters), I've got to say I'm supper excited for this
"I'm supper excited" -- You said you graduated from college? Must be a community college considering you can't spell...
Brian Tigges Why are you so agitated snowflake.
@@ruinnaimperii4686 Learn to spell
Brian Tigges You never know he may of accidentally spelt it wrong or is studying English. Shouldn’t reflect on anyone.
Maybe the thought of them graduating got them super excited that they hit the keys a little extra lol
It was unexpectedly so interesting !! I love how you talked about a lot of things in this short video , I enjoyed watching it , thank you so much ! :D
I'm super exited for the next episodes! I've never really delved into/properly understood sociology and I'm ready to learn :)
Super excited for this series! Great first episode!
Out of all my attempts to really understand what sociology is really about, you made it really easy for me thank you😊
Yeeesssss! I been waiting for this for a long time. Great work guys, love it
Excellent first episode. I'm excited to see more.
I like how this is all worded completely differently than I was taught in soc. classes and it's SO GOOD
I love how accessible this channel is. All of the topics are presented in a way that is easy to understand and interesting to watch. I love it.
Congratulations, you made a series where people will cry about the content before watching it, proceed to watch it, then cry again. What a time to be alive.
I LOVED the sociology course I took at college. Best class ever!!
yeah
I'll have a big mac please
Because of this smart woman, next year I will go to study sociology at some University
As someone with a Bachelor's in Sociology I can tell you that I can't get a job.
Get a masters, then a PhD, become a professor. Jobs are for wagecuck losers.
not you wait i think you should get a job at crash course and teach videos from there! oh wait... thats taken..
Grinch 109 Curses, foiled again!
Why do people get a sociology degree?
Because they fail to realize they're not competent enough to compete for the limited openings there are. Self-delusion and lack of awareness.
We talked a lot about life course perspectives in adult development and I kind of wish this was addressed more in this series. The societal impacts on human development, transitions from roles, etc., is endlessly fascinating to me.
Had my first lecture at uni today, and wanted to cry. Came to this video and I feel so much better, thanks a lot!
Congratulations to Nicole! She is definitely one of the best hosts of the show, explaining it all in a very clear and precise way! Thank you so much!
I am so thankful for this! I study at a prestigious Japanese University and most of the teachers here have a different mindset when teaching. In East Asia they expect students to teach themselves and the teacher are there just to judge. Attendance is often the most important part of the evaluation, and teachers don't care if students sleep and don't learn anything. As long as you're present. So I often don't learn much and waste a lot of time. Thanks to this video I can improve my sociology skills and hopefully be able to keep studying somewhere else in the future.
This answers all my prayers! I just started with sociology at uni and I have a feeling I'd be watching a lot of these videos
These videos really helped me out for my 1st sociology exam! thank you very much for the clear explanations and illustrations.
Wow, CrashCourse is killing it right now, keep up the work!
If you studied sociology you would know it is most certainly not just a left leaning discipline, classical sociology specifically has been heavily criticised as being socially conservative - there seems to always be an attack on sociology as being common sense which really undermines all of the important sociological research that has been conducted
rebs like what
rebs which is not what is being pushed right now
Pelon 003 the underclass theory? Lots of strands of criminology?
Inner G I do agree with this but you do also have to consider its past work!
The science and its study are simply not the problem. It's not biased in and of itself. It would best be fitted "center row" if anywhere in a technically political term (being based on actual common sense or sensibility)
The problems stem from political zealots. Regardless of their principles or biases (and some aren't terrible if you keep them in fitting scale as influences instead) zealots are absolutely hell-bent to dominate everything. They'll scream to the very last syllable of breath in their beings that anything and everything except them is flawed. These people are completely out of their minds, and unfortunately, they're the ones taking charge of the political atmosphere since people with any REAL sensibility will best avoid it. Politics make horrible things out of otherwise decent people! ;o)
Awesome series! Just started my sociology class and these videos are really helping!
I almost wanted to cry. I always wanted to be a sociologist but didn't realize how much it really aligns with the way I think already. thanks for making these videos. I hope others have an Ah-Ha moment like I just did and realize what their passions are. I truly believe I'm meant to help as much as I can by showing people how all things are connected... just throwing thoughts out. xx
I really excited for the series for sociology. Thanks crash course 😊
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me: hamilton
her: some people like hip hop
me: hamilton
her: some people like both
me: hamilton, everyone loves hamilton
Ben and Kim McEvoy I WAS LITERALLY GOING TO COMMENT THIS 😂
@@lorr8221 well at least you now know it exists so start there if you'd likeksjddks-
A great video indeed! I'm looking forward to studying Sociology with you guys.
That moment when you actually raise your hand at the dinner table sometimes lol
Crash course Geography next?
dj1 YES!
phoenixkhost What does that have to do with landforms and political boundaries? I mean physical and political geography
Out of all things, I did not expect Geography to be the subject that CC f*cked up, I mean, it seemed like John really went out of his way to make it politically divisive. I hope that there's a new CC Geography - I really like Geography - all John needs to do is separate his politics from his work and it will be a success.
He's said there will be a revamped CC Geography in the future.
Bjorn The Viking It is Human Geography
Im so glad you did this.
I'm so happy there is a sociology crash course series! I have waited eagerly!
1 What Is Sociology?
2 Major Sociological Paradigms
3 Sociology & the Scientific Method
4 Sociology Research Methods
5 Émile Durkheim on Suicide & Society
6 Karl Marx & Conflict Theory
7 Dubois & Race Conflict
8 Harriet Martineau & Gender Conflict Theory
9 Max Weber & Modernity
10 Symbols, Values & Norms
11 Cultures, Subcultures, and Countercultures
12 How We Got Here
13 Social Development
14 Socialization
15 Social Interaction & Performance
16 Social Groups
17 Formal Organizations
18 Deviance
19 Theory & Deviance
20 Crime
21 Social Stratification
22 Why is there Social Stratification?
23 Social Stratification in the US
24 Social Class & Poverty in the US
25 The Impacts of Social Class
26 Social Mobility
27 Global Stratification & Poverty
28 Theories of Global Stratification
29 Economic Systems & the Labor Market
30 Politics
31 Sex & Sexuality
32 Gender Stratification
33 Theories of Gender
34 Race & Ethnicity
35 Racial/Ethnic Prejudice & Discrimination
36 Age & Aging
37 Theories About Family & Marriage
38 Stages of Family Life
39 Religion
40 Education In Society
41 Schools & Social Inequality
42 Health & Medicine
43 Population Health
44 The Structure & Cost of US Health Care
Shout out to Jane Addams
Fancy seeing you here
So glad there's finally a Crash Course in Sociology, was waiting for this, Thank You!
Thank you for this! I'm interested in studying this at Uni and this has grown that interest even more!
This was surprisingly good. Easily in my top 5 crash courses, if it continues in this way, that is.
I'm studying it next year so I came here to learn about it, this explained it well thank you !
And just like that, this video made me FINALLY decide what I’m going to major in. Going from social psychology to sociology. THANK YOU SO MUCH! CANT WAIT TO CONTINUE MY STUDIES. Hopefully I can make a video like this one day. Just got out of the military society too lol
I love Sociology! Thank you for this series! Looking forward for more!
Thanks so much! This series will really help my revision work for GCSEs.
I'm so excited for this series! This was a great episode, and Nicole is an awesome presenter. :)
thank you for actually teaching me a little about this topic
Thank you Crash Coarse Team, for making Sociology as a subject to learn and watch! From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much!
Yay!! I have been waiting for you guys to do this series! My students and I thank you!!
could you PLEASE make more videos on Sociology? I love your Biology ones, they're so helpful, and it would be amazing if i had the same help with Sociology!
Thank you sooo much for this amazing video!! It really helped me in being more sure of what I want to do professionaly in the the future. Please keep up the amazing work, you might just help more clueless teenagers like me 😁❤
Always gotta throw the whole stuff into something educational
Had to watch it at 0.75 to avoid anxiety
finally a crash course for sociology, I cant wait to see them all
Advice from a History Buff...
To fly through history and see its complexities, know your basic sociology.
SO GLAD YOU HAVE BOTH SOC AND PSYCH. I'm taking both this year and it's more difficult than i expected.
THANK YOU Crash Course for this series !!!
I really needed this !
Reading the comments while they're still sensible.
You must have been pretty early. It's pretty ugly out there.
By sensible do you mean in agreement with your ideology? :v)
I'd assume by sensible he means before the flame wars start.
Curlista do you expect people to be neutral ? PH 7
Ibnziyad Tariq No, I know what's going to happen, hence my comment.
This is awesome!!! WE really need this in America right now for everyone to have a better understanding of others and the world around them!! Loved my sociology courses.
HELL YES SOCIOLOGY. Time to binge.
One of my favorite undergrad classes along with political science.
THANK YOU! I thought I completely missed this for my high school Sociology class, but I see you just added it in March. Thank you again :)
"Seeing the general in the particular, the strange in the familiar"
Yup, just summed up "The Sociological Imagination" in a succinct, aphoristic sentence.
Excellent start! Congrats to all the team and especially to Nicole for being a great host. :)
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Awesome to see a video on the field of Sociology! Thank you for doing it.
can you talk slower, my mind is a mess
Guntar Sinuraya Playback Speed
@starcoinhero and then she turns robotic. slower would be better!
Crash course does that
mine is like 0.1 Pa from exploding
haha yeah
As a sociology student all the hate towards sociology is actually interesting in itself. I think it ties into a mix of people feeling like they don't have free will if their behaviour is explained and people not liking it when inequalities are pointed out. Course that's just a guess at this point haven't check the data on the subject yet.
Certainly a decent hypothesis. When I was taking a sociology course back in 2010 it didn't seem as hated. I think it's become more polarizing as the studies from it have been misused or misconstrued to fit political agendas. That and the ever widening divide over politics in America has caused the 'hate' of it to spread. Instead of getting mad at the misuse of the studies and information by the responsible parties, people get mad at the 'group' in general, lumping those who gathered the data in there.
My Sociology professor turned me onto this playlist and I cannot WAIT to watch every single one.
Her voice is so great! It’s so clear and just wow. Amazing articulation!
Who else is a high school student and doing this for an assignment?
This is interesting, as a student of political science, I'd love to learn about sociology too!
i love it! please continue doing videos on sociology! 😊
Figured I'd stop by to say thanks so much for making this. The world needs a never ending supply of sociology.
I've been looking for this crash course for a long time. Thanks Crash Course!!!!
Can we please have a crash course biochemistry? Please!
Just add "bio" to Crash Course chemistry and it's done
so excited for this
Excellent presentation. Loved the clear definitions of the various concepts. Will surely go through all other videos.
She is so energetic and enthusiastic. Love it!
at a glance I thought the title was "What is Scientology?"
man, that would bring up a whole _series_ of questions
PSA: Sociology is a science. The science of how people behave in the context of the groups they subscribe themselves in. It is like studying Biology, but in a social sphere.
only ppl arent homogeneous cells under a microscope that can be reproduced in a lab, making it pretty much useless in the field of science
@@sweetiesupari3158 Found the med school grad.
It isn’t a science. It is a study.
I'll agree with you, but not in the way that you'll probably like. Science as a subject taught in schools is only a small section of what science actually is. The true breadth of what science is is anything that abides by the scientific method. If there are hypotheses being tested, then it can be called science. However, that means that almost everything ever is science. The science that you wish to put sociology under is a more exclusive branch of science that has more societal respect. Although I agree that all fields of study have their values, it is self-evident as to why STEM fields are the most respected.
TLDR: Yes sociology is a science, but not in the way you want it to be
Zain Majeed Why should STEM be “the most respected” due Sociology being a more specific social science? Why would the study of human behavior & societal influences on it be less respected than examining cells under a microscope? I really don’t find it self-evident.
at first, I just wanna study psychology in the university cuz I can become a kind and persuasive person in the future to analyze psychological problems. But when my counselor told me to do more research on sociology, I watched this video, invoking my interest to learn sociology. It is so cool to reveal the truth of every common sense in our life. I hope I can become a person to fix our social problems, to make new public policy, to benefit more people.
I have just got all my offers for studying Sociology at University in September so I love this! Thank you!
Playback speed 0.75x. Thank me later
am I the only one who enjoys the sound and art design? I love it so hip and retro!
I loved this video!
The script is captivating, can't wait to see what comes next, thank you so much!)
I love her enthusiasm for the subject!