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A lot of people question studying sociology. They say that sociology does not lead to a definite career path, unlike engineering, medicine, and law. But many students are enrolling themselves in the subject of sociology. Studying sociology as a student holds immense importance. It allows students to evaluate social changes that happen over a period of time. Based on their evaluation, they conclude different social issues and problems. Keeping this in view, the epicentre of today's discussion will be the importance of studying sociology as a student. I will discuss the reasons for choosing sociology and its benefits. But before that, let's start with the importance of sociology in everyday life.

Welcome to New York University's Open Education Pilot which makes some exceptional NYU courses freely available to you for the very first time. The Pilot is launching with the following significant courses: * American Literature I: From beginnings to the Civil War by Professor Cyrus Patell * New York City: A Social History by Professor Daniel Walkowitz * Introduction to Sociology by Professor Harvey Molotch * Genomes & Diversity by Dr. Mark L. Siegal

Qualitative research utilizes focus group methodology for data collection, which collects data through group interaction. The Focus group technique was standard practice in sociology, but now it encompasses all social sciences subjects. It is also popular in market research as well. Focus group research comprises a small group of selected participants discussing a given topic. The group members share their perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes regarding a phenomenon. The

Symbolic interactionism is an essential framework in sociological theory. Moreover, symbolic interactionism assumes that everyday social interactions construct the social reality. The repetitive acts of interaction among individuals in social groups create symbolic and shared meanings. Symbolic interaction perspective concerns itself with the adaptation of distinctive meanings. It also analyses the interpretation of meaning through social practice. The theory presupposes that people attach subjective meanings to the external phenomenon. People act according to the subjective meaning they attach to the external environment.