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According to the American Sociological Association sociology
is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes
and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate
the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how
people interact within these contexts.
Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of
sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob;
from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions
of race, gender, and social class to the shared beliefs of
a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the
sociology of sport. In fact, few fields have such broad
scope and relevance for research, theory, and application
of knowledge.
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