Subfields in Social Sciences
Sociology
The study of society, its institutions, structures, and relationships among individuals within a community.
Psychology
The scientific study of the mind and behavior, focusing on individual and group behavior, cognitive processes, and emotional dynamics.
Anthropology
The comprehensive study of human cultures, societies, and their development over time, including subfields like cultural and physical anthropology.
Political Science
The examination of systems of governance, political activities, political theory, and the analysis of political behavior.
Economics
The study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, analyzing choices made under conditions of scarcity.
Geography
The exploration of places and the relationships between people and their environments, covering both physical and human geography.
Education
The study of the process of educating and learning, focusing on pedagogy, curriculum development, and educational policy.
Communication Studies
The exploration of communication processes, including interpersonal, group, and mass communication, and the study of media effects.
Social Work
The practice of helping individuals, families, and communities to enhance their well-being, focusing on social justice and human rights.
Criminology
The study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system, analyzing causes and societal responses to crime.
Demography
The statistical study of populations, including the structure, distribution, and trends in populations, as well as their dynamics.
Human Geography
The study of how human culture interacts with the natural environment, encompassing themes such as urban development and cultural landscapes.
Cultural Studies
An interdisciplinary field focused on the analysis of cultural phenomena in societal contexts, examining media, literature, and consumer culture.
Gender Studies
The analysis of gender identity, roles, and relations, as well as the social constructs that influence gender perceptions.
Rural and Urban Studies
The examination of social, economic, and political issues in rural and urban settings, analyzing how context affects societal dynamics.
Social Psychology
The study of how individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others and social contexts.
International Relations
The study of the interactions between countries, focusing on diplomacy, conflict, security, and international political economy.
Social Policy
The study and evaluation of policies aimed at improving social welfare, focusing on issues such as healthcare, education, and poverty.