Practice mode Introduction to Sociology

Why can society not be studied in exactly the same way as the natural world?

Correct answer A. Human behaviour is meaningful and varies between individuals and cultures

Explanation

People attach meanings to their actions and these meanings differ across individuals and cultures, so sociologists must interpret behaviour rather than only measure it as natural scientists do.

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