Key Areas

Explore our 15 starting topics to access foundational concepts, videos, and reading resources.

01 · What is Sociology?

Sociology is the study of society, social relationships, and human interaction.
02 · Sociological Theories

There are many different sociological theories that provide the concepts, perspectives, and frameworks sociologists use to explain how society works.
03 · Methods

Sociological methods are the tools that sociologists use to study society.
04 · Socialization & Social Interaction

Socialization and social interaction are central to understanding the ways we navigate the world.
05 · Culture

Overview coming soon.
06 · Education

Our education, both formal and informal, shapes how we learn, interact with others, and participate in society.
07 · Families & Relationships

Families and relationships are an important part of our lives , and influence how we understand ourselves and the world around us.
08 · Sex, Gender & Sexuality

Sex, gender, and sexuality are interconnected concepts that shape our identities, relationships, and experiences.
09 · Racialization & Ethnicity

For sociologists, race and ethnicity give us better insight into how different people navigate the world.
10 · Health and the Body

Our bodies are considered personal, but sociology shows us that our own bodies, and our relationships with it, are socially constructed.
11 · Criminality & Non-Conformity

Why are some behaviours considered criminal while others are not?
12 · Social Inequality and Injustice

Differences in income, wealth, education and employment shape people's lives.
13 · Social Movements & Social Change

When we look around our world, societies are constantly changing.
14 · Environmental Sociology

Environmental sociology examines the relationship between societies and the environment, exploring how social, economic, and political patterns affect the natural world.
15 · Social Media

Overview coming soon.