\[ **BT: [[knowledge]]** ] --- # sociology ## sociology versus anthropology Sociology and [[anthropology]] both seek to understand the driving forces behind human behaviour.’[^1] However, there are differences. Anthropology tends to look toward the past, while sociology tends to focus upon the present.[^2] A simplified view says that anthropology has a broad focus and looks at big picture concepts, while sociology has a narrower focus. > ‘Where anthropology is concerned with the study of human beings as a whole over time, sociology is more focused on the lives of everyone within a society and the way they interact with one another.’[^1] [^1]: ‘Anthropology vs Sociology: Which Is Right for You?’, *Eastern Oregon University*, 6 May 2022, [https://online.eou.edu/resources/article/anthropology-vs-sociology/](https://online.eou.edu/resources/article/anthropology-vs-sociology/). [^2]: ‘Anthropology vs Sociology: Which Is Right for You?’, *Eastern Oregon University*, 6 May 2022, [https://online.eou.edu/resources/article/anthropology-vs-sociology/](https://online.eou.edu/resources/article/anthropology-vs-sociology/).