sociology
noun
so·ci·ol·o·gy
ˌsō-sē-ˈä-lə-jē 
ˌsō-shē-
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2
: the scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society
3
Examples of sociology in a Sentence
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Debbie Becher, a sociology professor at Barnard College (which is part of Columbia), told Morning Edition Tuesday that campus feels relatively safe and peaceful, unlike the portrayals of it on social media.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
National reform efforts Brittany Friedman, a sociology professor at the University of Southern California, has tracked fines and fees nationwide, focusing specifically on pay-to-stay in Illinois and Connecticut.
—Isabelle Kause, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
However, Hispanics aren’t a demographic the Catholic Church can take for granted, said Michele Dillon, a professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The study, by Elizabeth Bruch, a sociology professor, and Mark Newman, a physics professor, both at the University of Michigan, didn’t even include people older than 65.
—Maggie Jones Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Horror and gothic fiction investigate the underpinnings of our behavior and usually have little interest in politics or sociology.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Ernest studied sociology at Michigan State University.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The biggest predictor of whether someone has friends of a different race is the diversity of their schools, said Grace Kao, a professor of sociology at Yale University who has studied interracial friendships.
—Rachel Hatzipanagos, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Alex Barnard is an assistant professor of sociology at New York University.
—Alex Barnard, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024
National reform efforts Brittany Friedman, a sociology professor at the University of Southern California, has tracked fines and fees nationwide, focusing specifically on pay-to-stay in Illinois and Connecticut.
—Isabelle Kause, The Indianapolis Star, 22 Apr. 2024
However, Hispanics aren’t a demographic the Catholic Church can take for granted, said Michele Dillon, a professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire.
—USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024
The study, by Elizabeth Bruch, a sociology professor, and Mark Newman, a physics professor, both at the University of Michigan, didn’t even include people older than 65.
—Maggie Jones Gabra Zackman Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Horror and gothic fiction investigate the underpinnings of our behavior and usually have little interest in politics or sociology.
—Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2024
Ernest studied sociology at Michigan State University.
—Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
The biggest predictor of whether someone has friends of a different race is the diversity of their schools, said Grace Kao, a professor of sociology at Yale University who has studied interracial friendships.
—Rachel Hatzipanagos, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Alex Barnard is an assistant professor of sociology at New York University.
—Alex Barnard, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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sociology
noun
so·ci·ol·o·gy
ˌsō-sē-ˈäl-ə-jē
ˌsō-shē-
: the science of society, social institutions, and social relationships
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sociology
noun
so·ci·ol·o·gy
ˌsō-sē-ˈäl-ə-jē
ˌsō-shē-
ˌsō-shē-
plural sociologies
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