Role of sociologists in introducing change in a society

[Madplayer]

Simply put, Sociologists study the society and the interrelationship between individuals and society. They also study patterened individual and group behaviour to understand how and why people behave the way they do in a Given social set up.

Traditionally sociologists hold a position that they would only study a society or a community without interfering in their affairs but this notion is being challenged now with the rise of Applied sociology.

My question is, how important is it for any Government to consult sociologists before trying to influence any change in their country? Especially talking about south east Asian countries like India ,Pakistan etc. How often do the governments in this part of the world do it? Won't sociologists provide a better blue print by which positive changes can be introduced while minimizing the resistance to it?

 

[big_gamer007]

India is a vast country with a huge population with different people having different problems.. Maybe sociologist can help but I don't know the issues in a country like India are good for one community and bad for other so it's all about votebank and who has the stronger voice and unity on such an issue.. doubt any sociologist can help in that

 

[Madplayer]

India is a vast country with a huge population with different people having different problems.. Maybe sociologist can help but I don't know the issues in a country like India are good for one community and bad for other so it's all about votebank and who has the stronger voice and unity on such an issue.. doubt any sociologist can help in that

The issue of Vote bank is a very good point. So it has to do with the disinterest among people in power because they fear the changes in status quo?

Also if we dont go into localised problems and only talk about the general issues concerning the entire country, won't sociologists be able to help there? For example the problem of black money and demonetisation which concerns people from all backgrounds in India.

 

[HussainRx8]

The issue of Vote bank is a very good point. So it has to do with the disinterest among people in power because they fear the changes in status quo?

Also if we dont go into localised problems and only talk about the general issues concerning the entire country, won't sociologists be able to help there? For example the problem of black money and demonetisation which concerns people from all backgrounds in India.

Have you read Isaac Asimov's social science fiction, the Foundation Trilogy? The character Hari Seldon uses mathamatics of human behavior to save the world. It is a must read for aspiring social scientists.

 

[enkidu_]

We need to introduce social/human sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, ...) as serious contenders for the brightest students. Of course, we need doctors and engineers and of course you'll get a good house and car, but like 19th century classical Europe, we have to convince our populations that life isn't always about consumerism, but also the secretion of loftier ideals.

 

[Madplayer]

Have you read Isaac Asimov's social science fiction, the Foundation Trilogy? The character Hari Seldon uses mathamatics of human behavior to save the world. It is a must read for aspiring social scientists.

No i haven't. Sounds really interesting though. I will check it out.

 

[Madplayer]

We need to introduce social/human sciences (philosophy, anthropology, sociology, ...) as serious contenders for the brightest students. Of course, we need doctors and engineers and of course you'll get a good house and car, but like 19th century classical Europe, we have to convince our populations that life isn't always about consumerism, but also the secretion of loftier ideals.

I agree. Its almost always that we see people trying to resist change. Its in our nature. Sociologists in particular can provide a frame work, working within which, this resistance can be reduced. These subjects shouldn't be confined to the four walls of classrooms.