If economics, as a science, originated and developed along with industrial relations since the 19th century, sociology in this capacity was recognized only in the 20th century. But soon after this, the inextricable link between sociological and economic phenomena, their influence and dependence on each other became clear. Currently, these relationships are already being studied by a new science - economic sociology.
Sociology as a science
The object of sociological research is society, a single organism, consisting of many social groups. She studies these social groups, the processes occurring in them, the interaction of social and personal structures and factors in specific conditions of place and time. Knowledge of the basics of sociology is necessary for management, allowing authorities to act consciously, scientifically substantiating their activities and predicting its possible consequences. The subject of the study of sociology, in accordance with the requirements of the time, has gradually become broader problems related to how external factors, including political and economic ones, affect society.
But sociology and the results of its research, as for any science, are only of real value when they are not distorted under the influence of any considerations, political, ethical, etc., no matter how good they are. Only in this case will it be possible to obtain objective and impartial results that can be used in areas related to sociology, in the same economy.
