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Grade X, Term 1: The miscellaneous of Social Value

Notonegoro Material value ; the value of a thing that is very useful for human or society living. Vital value ; main value that is useful for human or society living. Spiritual value ; religiosity value. Truth value (Logic value) based on healthy mind Beauty value (Esthetics value) based on healthy feeling   Moral value (ethic value) based on good will   Religion value (religiosity value) based on religion  teaching Based on its character, Social value can be divided into two types  1. Dominant value : value that is considered more important than the other.      The measurement of dominant  or not so based on following      1) The quantity of people who believe in the value.      2) How long the value has been applied.      3) How people treat or consider the value      4) Prestige of using the value in society. 2. Internalized value (nilai yang mendarah daging) : The value has been habit     and perso

Grade X, Term 1: The Usage of Sociology

The usage of Sociology For development: Sociology gives social data that is needed in planning and evaluation. For research: by searching sociology finds a way of solving social problems The role of sociologist •          As an expert researcher. •          Policy’s Consultant •          As a technician. •          As a teacher or educator Social reality The social change that brings about social phenomena such as modernization, deviance and another social problems Social Problems •          Social problems truly are as the result of social interaction between Individual and individual, individual and groups or groups with another groups. •          Soerjono Soekanto: unconformity among cultural elements or society that threaten social groups’ life Soerjono Soekanto divided Social problems into four •          Economic factor : poverty, unemployed. •          Biological factor: diseases infected. •          Psychological

Grade X, Term 1: The Basic Concepts of Sociology

What is meant by basic concept/idea of sociology? •           Social concept which is used to study and understand about social life reality.  According to this concept •           The object of sociology is society and social setting such as social value and social norm.     Either society or social value and social norm are human products. •           Society influences and shapes human behavior Sociology has two basic concepts a. Sociology as a science     As a science sociology study about society and its circumstance which is constructed           systematically based on logical analyzes. b.  Sociology as a method      As a method sociology is a way of thinking methodologically to reveal social realities in society         by using scientific procedure and theory. The characteristic sociology as a science •           Empirical    : based on logical research and it is not speculative theory. •           Theoretical  : developing abstraction

Grade X, Term 1: The History of Sociology

The History of Sociology In the beginning Social philosophy It studies about society in general such as war, social conflict etc. Later on Studied about society more specific and much more profound. In this context sociology was born. Sociology focused on society more specific not only society in general but also norms which was supposed to be obeyed by all society. What social scientist thought about sociology? 1. Berger and Berger     Sociology grew as independent science as it is now because there were threats upon      social order. 2. L. Laeyendecker       He identified the threats of social order.      -Industrial revolution and France revolution      -The growing of capitalism at the ends of  15 century.      -Sociopolitical change      -Reformation movement by Martin Luther       - Individualism ideology      - The born of modern science      - The improvement of self confidence      - These threats caused the change of Europ

Grade X, Term 1: What is sociology?

Sociology is the systematic and objective study of human society and social interaction. Sociologists use research techniques similar to those of the natural sciences. They often conduct research using scientific method . That is, they establish testable hypotheses and decide ahead of time which results will lead them to accept or reject the hypotheses . Like other scientists, sociologists strive to reach conclusions and present findings that are objective —not biased by emotion or preferences. It is this commitment to scientific methods that makes sociology different from the nonscientific disciplines of the humanities . You Tube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuJS4kZNYJM

Introduction

This blog is created for students who like to study sociology profoundly especially for those who are in senior high level. The items are summaries from books related to sociology in senior high level. So, please feel free to copy as a resource of your study. ----Yustinus Heri Purnomo-----

CULTURE

Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared values, and contribute to society. Thus, culture includes many societal aspects: language, customs, values, norms, mores, rules, tools, technologies, products, organizations, and institutions. This latter term institution refers to clusters of rules and cultural meanings associated with specific social activities. Common institutions are the family, education, religion, work, and health care. Popularly speaking, being cultured means being well-educated, knowledgeable of the arts, stylish, and well-mannered. High culture —generally pursued by the upper class—refers to classical music, theater, fine arts, and other sophisticated pursuits. Members of the upper class can pursue high art because they have cultural capital , which means the professional credent