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  ASSIGNMENT 5 __________________________________________________________________________________ 1. Briefly discuss the determinants of the status you possess My personality, the house I live in, my job, the way I conduct myself, the way I dress 2. Prepare a list of different types of social groups in the Sri Lankan society Sociologists have identified 4 different types of social groups. They are: Primary Groups – The Sociologist Charles Coday defined this as a group formed on the face to face relations of its members…

__________________________________________________________________________________   Why sociology is considered a scientific study of society and human behavior? Explain briefly Sociology is considered a scientific study of society and human behavior. It is also the scientific study of individuals in relation to groups with whom individuals interact. Sociology as a science attempts to explain these basic questions using sociological concepts, principles and research methods. Sociological investigations may vary from testing hypotheses to explanations of more concrete social problems. One early sociologist, Emil Durkheim considered…

  _________________________________________________________________ Is there a significant role played by a sociologist in the development process of a country? Explain answers giving examples. Sociology is findings of the study of society that helps not only to broaden and deepen our understanding of social mysteries but also to help solve problems in society. Although it is difficult to gauge the measure of its success, sociologists have attempted to make use of sociological insights and data to address various social issues. Even though…