As a sociologist, my major interest is the social units, families, communities, societies. I am interested in social changes and what the causes of these social changes are. As such, in studying a world pandemic such as the covid-19 pandemic I would start by evaluating the impacts the pandemic has had in different societies based on significant characteristic qualities, cultures, and values. For instance, in what way have the rich and the poor been affected, how are women and children affected by the pandemic in contrast to men. Is there any particular social group or construct that has been impacted and in what way?
I would then trickle down to significant social units in the families. How have different families in different regions been affected by the pandemic? What are some of the temporary and permanent changes in individuals' social lives that have been impacted by the pandemic? What aspects of everyday social lives such as attending work, school, and church have been affected, and to what extent. Ultimately, understanding these changes and the impact they have on the individual, the family, the community, and society day-to-day life is the key to finding effective and lasting solutions.
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Using macro or microdata sources provides significant information and knowledge regarding different social changes in society. Stelmaszk and Hukal (2016) speak of technological devices and sensors used in sociology, with information systems to produce digital information simultaneously, unequivocally, and continuously from any interaction they have with users. Such information provides useful knowledge for situational evaluation and decision-making. However, I believe the most valuable information can only be gained through experience. Through first-hand observation and assimilation of the social changes that occur.
References
Stelmaszak, M., & Hukal, P. (2016). When data science meets social sciences: the benefits of the data revolution are clear but careful reflection is needed. Retrieved from www.blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/03/01/when-data-science-meets-social-sciences-the-benefits-of-the-data-revolution-are-clear-but-careful-reflection-is-needed/
