Sociology 12Sociology 12

Canadian issuesCanadian issues

Teacher: Mr. Alain SaulnierTeacher: Mr. Alain Saulnier

Introduction to SociologyIntroduction to Sociology

Social issuesSocial issues

What is Sociology?What is Sociology?Sociology and anthropology involve the systematic study of social life and culture in order to understand the causes and consequences of human action. Drawing upon various theoretical perspectives, sociologists and anthropologists study such areas as culture, socialization, deviance, inequality, health and illness, family patterns, social change and race and ethnic relations.

What is Sociology and how can it help What is Sociology and how can it help us understand ourselves and others?us understand ourselves and others?Sociology is the systematic study of human society and social interactions. We study sociology to understand how human behaviour is shaped by group life and, in turn, how group life is affected by individuals. Our culture tends to emphasize individualism, and sociology pushes us to consider more complex connections between our personal lives and the larger world.

Careers in Sociology?Careers in Sociology?

Correctional OfficerCounsellorCriminologistDemographerEmployment CounsellorEnvironmental AnalystProfessorGrants OfficerSocial Services WorkerHealth ResearcherHealth & Safety SpecialistHuman Rights WorkerLabour Relations Specialist

Marketing ResearcherPolice OfficerPolicy Planner (City or Rural)Probation OfficerPublic Relations SupervisorRecreaction DirectorRehabilitation SupervisorResearch AnalystSocial ActivistSocial ResearcherStatisticianUrban Planner