Sociology & Cultural Studies

Sociology, by definition, is the systematic study of human society, culture, and relationships on a group level. As a social science, sociology is concerned with improving research methods with the ultimate goal of finding more precise approaches to the major issues we face as a society.

We ask and attempt to answer the major questions that we ask about our social world. These are questions such as: Are women less privileged in today’s society than men? Why do we have problems such as racism? What motivates people to have social status and respect? What might create an ideal society? And what is the role of mass media in shaping public opinion?