BSCO-101 (EM) 2025-26

Sociology and anthropology are closely related social sciences that seek to understand human society, social relationships, and patterns of behavior. Both disciplines emerged in response to the need to systematically study human life in its social context, particularly during periods of rapid social change. Despite their shared concerns and overlapping subject matter, sociology and anthropology differ in their focus, scope, methods, and theoretical orientations. A critical discussion of their similarities and differences helps in understanding how these two disciplines complement each other in the study of human societies.