Social Science for the Ignorant Folks Out There


SO WHAT'S SOCIAL SCIENCE?


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Base from the dictionary or if you search it online through google, 'social science' is defined as a scientific study of  the ways humans interact with one another and how it affects society's behavior. It tells how how society works and explain the world which we could not seem to comprehend at first. With the many mysteries the world holds including human themselves, it's no wonder people would choose to study and make sense of the world around us and the us included. It covers such a wide variety of subjects, including economics, political science, sociology, history, archaeology, anthropology, and law (Study International Staff, 2015) that along with science and math, it helps uncover the greatest mysterious about the universe too.

WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?

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That's a particularly easy question that can amount to thousands of answers as to why social science is important to society but let's limit ourselves to a bare minimum.

1. Since social science covers such a wide variety of subjects from law to history to economics many profession and careers can be chosen from it. If you were to take Political Science careers such as law, business, journalism or teaching. Choosing Philosophy can also lead you to various careers that doesn't even seem related to it but actually is like business! Social science has so much to offer that you wouldn't have to worry about what career you'd pursue instead you'd actually worry about which one you should choose since their is so many choices!

2. How can the world survive without social science! Similar to mathematics and science, social science can be applied and is, in fact, used in a daily basis. It deals with people and their interaction with one another and how it influnces us in our behavior, attitude and other aspects as humans. So unless you're a total grinch, interacting with people is a necessity and cannot be stopped no matter what you do.

3. Unknowingly, social science can also help us in our health and well-being. They make sure that all the necessities we need to maintain a healthy lifestyle is readily available and safe enough to use or consume.You'd think social science is all about laws and government but they can also give nutritional advice too!

4. Did you know that social science can save you life? Well it can. Psychologist also learn safety management to ensure the sasfety of employees like contruction workers and factory worker. Even in terms of sports, social science tackles the rules and safety regualations of crowd management to ensure the safety of the viewers and at the same time enjoy their time watching the game.

5. Do you know the lyrics to 'Heal the world' sung by Micheal Jackson? Hopefully! Social Science generates social scientist who in turn tries to solve the problems of the world as it is mostly cause by humans and come up with a solution for the benefit of the world.

6. A lot of topics is being talked on about online, may it be twitter, facebooks and occassionally instagram if you're more of a photo type of blogger than words. Social scientist would tackle social issues such as racism and feminism and understand where it came from and what it's motives is. The point of this is to broaden the minds of the indivudals to be more open to opinions, suggestions and/ criticism.

7. Similar to #6, social science helps us find alternatives that would best solve the problem and benefit more than hundreds to thousands to mllions of people all over the globe. It is preparing for the future and for future generations.

8. You can actually do business too in social science not only in ABM. It focuses on how we can teach and learn how to be responsible in our finances and nluence our decisions when it comes to spenditures.

And those are basically some of the many reasons why Social Science is important, important to be remembered by all you ladies and gentlemen out there who stay ignorant and indifferent of the wonders and uniqueness of Social Science.

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