Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships, and behavior. It examines how humans interact and how these interactions shape groups, societies, and the world.
Related terms
Culture: The sum of attitudes, customs, and beliefs that distinguishes one group of people from another.
Socialization: The process by which individuals internalize the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills necessary to function within society.
Social structure: The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together compose society