Social Sciences: Definition, Relationship Of Social Sciences With Other Sciences To The Benefits of Social Sciences For Life

Social science is a science that examines and studies various social problems, especially those that arise in society. This science uses various notions such as facts, and concepts to theories derived from various experts in the field such as history, economics, social geography, anthropology, social psychology, etc. The most basic purpose of Social Science is to assist in the development of Science and personality to gain greater insight into matters relating to social society.  

understanding social science according to experts' definitions pr science according to experts, with diverse definitions. os social science according to experts, with diverse definitions. Here are the social science reviews according to experts:

• Lewis  

Social science according to lewis defines the notion of social science as a branch of science that aims to achieve, establish and produce interactions in everyday life, which are applied by citizens or governments.

• Ruth Aylett  

Unlike Endayat Ruth who emphasized socmany differences occures that occur in people's lives. Although different remain mutually inherent and integrated.

• Keith Jacobs  

He explained that social sciences are formed when there is a relationship in a particular community, to cause connectedness with one another.

• Paul Ernest  

 From some of the opinions above indirectly convey that social science is a social interaction of society. Paul Ernest has a different view. So social science is not just studying the interaction and the number of people individually, but people who have connections to do an activity together 

• Lena Dominelli 

 Social science studies parts of human relationships that are not yet complete. It is this incompleteness that drives people to understand everything that is considered less.

That is some understanding of social science according to experts. From the above understanding, it can be concluded that social science is the science that studies human interaction with other humans. Including individuals with groups or vice versa.

Social science not only studies human interaction but also studies dependence or symbiotic relationships of mutualism. Because social interaction s very susceptible to conflict, social science will also study conflicts that are usually caused by people/ individuals, or groups.

Relationship of social sciences with other sciences :

• Economic Sciences

Already widely advanced by experts in economics is the study of obtaining goods and services production, distribution, and consumption. Economics and sociology are both moving in and out of banks alone, not individually. This is done because those who have made a decision save money there for their future. In this case, it also becomes a very active effort by people who want to have that economy which is the basis of social behavior that determines the type and form of their interaction.

• Political Science

This relationship of knowledge is where the focus is on the government and the user's political power. sociologists have become particularly interested in statements of political behavior,  such as the reason why they participate in politics, support political issues, and the relationship between politics and social institutions.

• Historicals Science

In many circles, sociologists have adopted the role of historical inquiry. They have an interesting overview of the history, as an example to compare the social influence of industrialization in western countries in the 1800s.

• Psychology Science

Psychology studies the logical operations of the mind, reason, perception, dreaming, and creativity along with mental conflict or othSociologyly, sociology and psychology are very different because psychology focuses on the experience of each individual compared to sociology which emphasizes social groups. However, the study of social psychology by understanding the personality and behavior that are influenced by social individuals is closely related to sociology. That's because it can support both methods and disciplines.

• Anthropology

 As anthropologists entered the 20th century, thinkers expanded their field of study to include modern communities and societies. Thus they are getting closer to the field of sociology in which the subject matter is no longer limited to the limitations attached.

After knowing the definitions of social science in general and the definition of social science according to experts and five social relationships with other sciences, in this section, it seems that science cannot be formed without benefits. Here are five benefits of studying sociology:

• It can be used as a tool and means to understand certain societies, including farmers, traders, workers, employees, religious communities, the military, and so on.
• As a tool for understanding the structure of society, patterns of interactions, as well as social stratification.
• The result of sociological studies on the condition of society can be used as a basis for establishing a policy, whether from governments, companies, world bodies, or others.
• The result of sociological studies can be considered to solve social problems.
• Data about the community can help development activities, ranging from, planning, and implementation, to the evaluation of the result.

Conclusion

That is the understanding of social science both in general and according to experts equipped with the relationship of socializing that is very important because we also need it to understand human social behavior that ties directly to our daily lives. Moreover, the development of increasingly advanced life. The swift wave of information that continues to occur makes us have to understand various phenomena from a social science perspective. Knowing the meaning of social science is not enough, understanding, deepening it, and being able to practice it in everyday life will make us able to adjust to various kinds of social changes that occur in everyday life.

Sources: Buku pengantar ilmu social [Nuriza Dora,M.Hum & Henni Endayani,M.Pd] 2018-CV.Widya Puspita,Medan