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I've been doing a lot of pondering and research here lately, and the idea of Biosociology has really become an interest of mine. I'm a Sociology major in college, and I've been looking into various sociological theories and such. I've noticed that Biosociology, and especially Sociobiology, have been looked down upon for some time. However, I find that a great deal of theories from this perspective make sense. I think that sociologists should start thinking more about these perspectives, because it's true that the biological characteristics that make us human contribute to many concepts in sociology.. which I will elaborate on further. I believe it is so looked down upon, because of the many ethical problems and questions that it brings forth.. is it preposterous to claim that rape has a biological explanation that justifies the behavior simply because it's a male's "instinct" to spread his DNA?? Actually, yes, I do believe that that's taking it a bit far.. but I would say that there is a biological influence that causes that behavior.
Now, when I say Biosociology, I mean the biological influences of social behavior; the relationship between the body, mind, and the social. I found a good video on youtube that I found interesting related to the topic: . Yea, the guy's probably drunk, but it makes the point that race, which we have so many problems with today, is nothing more than biological adaptations to our environment. Biosociology (in my definition and perspective) would look at the relationship between how we adapt to our environment and how people and society reacts and views that.. in other words, the relationship between the body and the social. I was thinking a few weeks ago about some things that contribute to socioeconomic status and social stratification, and I noticed that in many situations our physical and biological characteristics contribute to our various stati. Research has shown that taller men are of higher social status. It's little things like this that got me interested.. our facial features, hair color, eye color, our penis size.. all can contribute to our social status and how others perceive us..
Sociobiology also is somewhat of an interest to me. I was just thinking today about sociological theory and ecosystems. From functionalist perspective, all organisms and populations in an ecosystem coexist and contributes to each others' survival and existence; As "The Lion King" would call it, the Circle of Life. However, conflict theorists would also argue that conflict exists in the sociobiology of ecosystems; all organisms compete for food, air, resources, etc. and the dominant organisms benefit the most. As far as Human Sociobiology goes, Biocultural Anthropology and Evolution is interesting.. how we interact with our environment and how it contributes to the development of cultures perhaps.
So, my point is to open a discussion on the various opinions of Biosociology/ Sociobiology. What do you think about it? I do understand that I am not using the "traditional" approaches to these theories.. I'm using them in a different context and perspective. What I want to attempt to do is change negativity toward the disciplines, because although there's not an explanation to every social problem through Biosociology, it does provide a legitimate explanation for some problems. That's just how sociological theories are.. they are all right, but within certain contexts and problems. One theory is just a smaller piece of the pie.
Now, when I say Biosociology, I mean the biological influences of social behavior; the relationship between the body, mind, and the social. I found a good video on youtube that I found interesting related to the topic: . Yea, the guy's probably drunk, but it makes the point that race, which we have so many problems with today, is nothing more than biological adaptations to our environment. Biosociology (in my definition and perspective) would look at the relationship between how we adapt to our environment and how people and society reacts and views that.. in other words, the relationship between the body and the social. I was thinking a few weeks ago about some things that contribute to socioeconomic status and social stratification, and I noticed that in many situations our physical and biological characteristics contribute to our various stati. Research has shown that taller men are of higher social status. It's little things like this that got me interested.. our facial features, hair color, eye color, our penis size.. all can contribute to our social status and how others perceive us..
Sociobiology also is somewhat of an interest to me. I was just thinking today about sociological theory and ecosystems. From functionalist perspective, all organisms and populations in an ecosystem coexist and contributes to each others' survival and existence; As "The Lion King" would call it, the Circle of Life. However, conflict theorists would also argue that conflict exists in the sociobiology of ecosystems; all organisms compete for food, air, resources, etc. and the dominant organisms benefit the most. As far as Human Sociobiology goes, Biocultural Anthropology and Evolution is interesting.. how we interact with our environment and how it contributes to the development of cultures perhaps.
So, my point is to open a discussion on the various opinions of Biosociology/ Sociobiology. What do you think about it? I do understand that I am not using the "traditional" approaches to these theories.. I'm using them in a different context and perspective. What I want to attempt to do is change negativity toward the disciplines, because although there's not an explanation to every social problem through Biosociology, it does provide a legitimate explanation for some problems. That's just how sociological theories are.. they are all right, but within certain contexts and problems. One theory is just a smaller piece of the pie.
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