Most exams focus heavily on these three foundational lenses:

Micro-sociology focuses on small-scale interactions (face-to-face), while macro-sociology examines large-scale social processes like globalization or class struggles. 2. Major Theoretical Perspectives

Patterns of behavior that exist outside the individual but exert social control, such as laws, morals, and customs (emphasized by Emile Durkheim ).

Preparing for your first exam often involves shifting from "common sense" to a scientific, systematic view of how society shapes individual lives. This guide covers the essential theories, founding figures, and research methods typical of an introductory college course. 1. The Sociological Perspective