SOC-101 || Introduction to Sociology || Lesson 02 || Conceptual MCQS || Midterm Preparation || VU

SOC-101 || Introduction to Sociology || Lesson 02 || Conceptual MCQS || Midterm & Finalterm Preparation || Virtual University of Pakistan Introduction to Sociology (SOC-101) is an entry-level course designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the study of society, human behavior, and social interaction. The course explores the relationship between individuals and the broader social structures that influence their lives, such as institutions, cultures, and communities. Key topics include: The Sociological Perspective: Understanding how personal experiences are connected to larger social forces through concepts like the sociological imagination. Theoretical Frameworks: Exploring the major sociological theories, including structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism, to analyze society and social behavior. Research Methods: Introducing both quantitative and qualitative research techniques, emphasizing the scientific method, data collection, and ethical considerations in research. Culture and Society: Examining the components of culture, such as values, norms, symbols, and language, and how these influence social behavior and socialization. Social Structure: Understanding how statuses, roles, and social institutions organize society and shape interactions. Throughout the course, students learn to critically examine social issues such as inequality, race, gender, and class, and develop analytical skills to better understand their role within the broader social world. By the end, students are equipped with the knowledge to critically analyze how societies function and how individuals are shaped by their social environment. Lesson 1 The Origins of Sociology Lesson 2 Sociological Perspective Lesson 3 Theoretical Paradigms Lesson 4 Sociology as Science Lesson 5 Steps in Sociological Investigation Lesson 6 Social Interaction Lesson 7 Social Groups Lesson 8 Formal Organizations Lesson 9 Culture Lesson 10 Culture (continued) Lesson 11 Culture (continued) Lesson 12 Socialization: Human Development Lesson 13 Understanding the Socialization Process Lesson 14 Agents of Socialization Lesson 15 Socialization and the Life Course Lesson 16 Social Control and Deviance Lesson 17 The Social Foundations of Deviance Lesson 18 Explanations of Crime Lesson 19 Explanations of Crime (continued) Lesson 20 Social Distribution of Crime: Explanations Lesson 21 Social Stratification: Introduction and Significance Lesson 22 Theories of Class and Stratification-I Lesson 23 Theories of Class and Stratification-II Lesson 24 Theories of Class and Stratification-III Lesson 25 Social Class As Subculture Lesson 26 Social Mobility Lesson 27 The Family: Global Variety Lesson 28 Functions of Family Lesson 29 Family and Marriage in Transition Lesson 30 Gender: A Social Construction Lesson 31 Gender Socialization Lesson 32 Explanations of Gender Inequality Lesson 33 Functions of Schooling Lesson 34 Issues in Education Lesson 35 Population Study and its Significance Lesson 36 Theory of Population Growth Lesson 37 Population Profile of Pakistan Lesson 38 Population Profile of Pakistan (continued) Lesson 39 Implication of Population Growth Lesson 40 Population Policy Lesson 41 Environment and Society Lesson 42 Environmental Issues Lesson 43 Social Change Lesson 44 Causes of Social Change Lesson 45 Modernity and Post Modernity