Social science deals with the study of human beings, their behavior patterns, growth rate, and use of necessary resources and also the study of various factors that come
to play for changes in society. All these factors in life are interrelated and understanding these factors will help you in the assessment of the changes and analyzing the environment around us. Various themes of Social Sciences include the following:-
People, places and environments – Social sciences understand people in a broader sense, their environment, psychology, customs and rituals and how people from different sex, cast, religion co-exist. It understands how factors like economy, politics, and geography shape people’s everyday lives.
Individual development and identity- Social science is an in-depth study of people’s perception and personality. Living in a diverse world, understanding how history has shaped the environment of the present day is crucial to understanding the true nature of people and the rituals and beliefs they tend to have.
Individual groups and institutions- Social Sciences study politics and the working of government, religious and other organizations and the work they do in society to have flourishing results. It is important in keeping a check on the workings of the government and other organizations of power. Understanding how different sectors of the government work can help you in predicting future political results and help you in the analysis of the world surrounding us.
Production, distribution, and consumption- Social sciences also deal with the study of the economy. How goods are made, sold, traded and also how businesses contribute to the GDP of a country. With globalization at its peak, the study of economics will help you in the analysis of trading and business and will also help you in making beneficiary personal economic plans at a global level.
