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sociology

Pronunciation: [ˌsoʊsiˈɑlədʒi]

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Context: "social science"

(noun) the study of how people interact with each other and how societies are formed and function. Sociology looks at groups, families, and communities to understand how they work together and can influence behaviors.

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She decided to major in sociology because she wants to understand how different cultures interact.

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Studying sociology didn't appeal to him, as he preferred subjects like mathematics.

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What topics are commonly studied in sociology classes?

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