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Introduction to Social Science

SAFI Institute of Advanced Study

Paper PresentationBA Economics Program

1 Introduction

The social sciences are the fields of scholarship that

study society. "Social science" is commonly used as an

umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the

natural sciences.

These include: anthropology, archaeology,

business administration, communication, criminology,

economics, education, government, linguistics,

international relations, political science, sociology and, in

some contexts, geography, history, law, and psychology.

the connection between social science and social problems

should be a high priority for all of us -- social scientists and citizens

alike.

Example : Poverty and Social Science (Economics)

Social Problems and Social Science

the connection between social science and social problems

should be a high priority for all of us -- social scientists and citizens

alike.

Example : Poverty and Social Science (Economics)

Social Problems and Social Science

2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

1. Social Science :

The field of human knowledge that deals with all aspects

of the group life of human beings. So it is subject to

change with the changes the human behavior.

Behavioural sciences

2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

2. Natural Science: a branch of science that seeks to elucidate the rules that govern the

natural world by using the Empirical and Scientific method.

Subject areas:

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Earth science

• Astronomy

2. Meaning of Social Science, Natural Science and Humanities

3. Humanities

are academic disciplines that study the human condition, using methods

that are primarily analytical, critical, or speculative.

• ancient and modern Languages,

• Visual and Performing Arts such as music

• Theatre Arts.

• literature, history, philosophy, religion.

3. History of Social Science

3. History of Social Science

• The history of the social sciences begins in the roots of ancient

philosophy.

• In Ancient history, there was no difference between mathematics and

the study of history, poetry or politics.

• The term "social science" may refer either to the specific sciences of

society established by thinkers such as Comte, Durkheim, Marx, and

Weber, or more generally to all disciplines outside of noble science

and arts.

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• Anthropology

• Business studies

• Economics

• Education

• Geography

• History

• Industrial relations

• Law

• Philosophy

• Political science

• Psychology

• Public administration

• Sociology

• International studies

• Library Science

4. Important Social Science Disciplines

• AnthropologyAnthropology is the holistic "science

of man," - a science of the totality of

human existence.

1. Physical Anthropology

2. Cultural Anthropology

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• Economics

is the social science that analyzes the production,

distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Queen of social Science

Geography

Geography is the science that studies the lands, features, inhabitants,

and phenomena of Earth. As "the bridge between the human and

physical sciences

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

Physical Geography: environment and

how space is created, viewed and

managed by humans as well as the

influence humans have on the space they

occupy

Human Geography examines the

natural environment and how the

climate, vegetation & life, soil,

water and landforms are produced

and interact.

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• History

Is the study of past of human in the world.

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• Political Science

Is the study of social arrangement to maintain peace and

order within a society.

State, Politics, power, Law and ideology are components of

Political science

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• Psychology

Is the study of human soul/ mind/ behavior/ personality

and how these are effected by individuals environment

4. Various Social Science Disciplines

• Sociology

Is the study of human social relationship or social system or human

group behavior. Sociology is the systematic study of society and human

social action.

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

1.The functionalist theory approach

2.The conflict theory approach

3.The exchange theory approach

4.The symbolic interaction theory approach

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

1.The functionalist theory approach

Emile Durkheim

Structural functionalism is a broad perspective in

sociology and anthropology which sets out to

interpret society as a structure with interrelated

parts.

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

2. The conflict theory approach

Conflict theory is most commonly associated with Karl Marx (1818-83).

Based on a dialectical materialist account history, Marxism posited

that capitalism, like previous socioeconomic systems, would inevitably

produce internal tensions leading to its own destruction.

The history of all existing society is

the history of class struggles.

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

2. The conflict theory approach

The history of all existing society is

the history of class struggles.

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

3. The exchange theory approach

The theory grew out of the intersection of economics,

psychology and sociology. According to Hormans , it was

developed to understand the social behavior of humans in

economic undertakings.

5. Approaches of Research in Social Science

4. The symbolic interaction theory approach

6.Conclusion

6.Conclusion

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