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1. SOCIAL SCIENCE
Submitted To
Dr. Sankarlal
Ass .Professor
SOE,CUH
Present & Prepare By
Agneya Sahoo
Roll No- 180049
2nd semester
SOE,CUH
concept need and importance of social science

2. Social Science
Social Science
 relating to human societyand
how it isorganized.
 the study of the physicaland
natural world and phenomena,
especially by using systematic
observation and experiment.

4. Definition of social science
1: A branch of science that deals with the institutions
and functioning of human society and with the
interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of
society
2: A science (such as economics or political science)
dealing with a particular phase or aspect of human
society

5.  The main reason why it is important to study the
social sciences is because a knowledge of the
social sciences can help us improve our societies.
 When we study the social sciences, we are studying
how people put their societies together and we are
looking at the impacts of their decisions about how
their societies should be run. By studying these
things, we are becoming better informed about how
societies should be put together.
For example, one area of social science is
sociology. One thing that a sociologist might study is
the impact of various governmental programs on the
behaviors of the people who participate in them. If a
sociologist studies a welfare program, for example,
and finds that it does not help its clients have a better
life, that is an important finding. When social
scientists discover things like that, it can help
governments better understand what sorts of policy
choices to make.

6. Need of social science
1. Social scientists help us imagine alternative futures.
Social science can open up debate and give us a say in shaping our collective
future. The social sciences developed as a field of study during the nineteenth
century. Social science helped people understand the consequences and
application of the new technologies of the age, such as steam power.
The growth of railways and factories not only transformed the economy and
the world of work, but also changed forever the way people organised their
family lives and leisure. Today nanotechnology and advances in medical
research will have a significant impact on the way we live.
They present us with a bewildering range of ethical, legal and social issues. But
it isn’t enough to rely on the scientists. We also need social scientists to analyse
and critique what’s going on. That way we will make informed choices that
shape the future.

7. Social science might save your life.
Psychologists at the University of Liverpool spent time in a steel
factory to work out what needs doing to create a safer environment.
Accidents at work happen even in the best regulated companies that
provide staff training and take all necessary precautions.
A top‐down imposed safety regime simply doesn’t work. It’s when
people see unsafe work practices as unacceptable and take decisions
as teams that workplaces become safer. Employers need to see
people as individuals who take their lead from those with whom they
identify. These principles have also been shown to work in crowd
control.
When those responsible for crowd management at football matches
are trained in techniques which take this into account, there’s
virtually no trouble.

8. Social science can improve our children’s lives and educatio
All societies and all governments want to show they are dong the best
for children. Yet too often education reform seems to take place without
regard for the best interests of the learners. Education research shows
that many parents, particularly parents of younger children, are more
concerned that their children enjoy school, than that they are academic
stars.
By working with students of all ages to understand their
perspectives on schooling, researchers at the universities of
Cambridge and Leeds have discovered new insights into what
makes effective schools, and what makes for effective school
leadership.
We just need to listen to children, provide structured opportunities
for them to give their views, and prepare adults to really listen.
Today even OFSTED, the school inspection service, has to listen to
children’s viewpoints.

9. Helps to Develop Critical Thinking Abilities:
Learning a variety of topics such as – Natural Resources, Water Resources,
Transport, Communication, Caste System, Political Ideologies, Social Reformers, Our
Cultures, United Nations, etc give students a chance to gain appropriate
information and data in various contexts.
Social Science inculcate higher order thinking abilities and skills like
– Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Evaluation and Synthesis,
Creativity in students.
For example – in order to investigate poverty in the society, students require
knowledge of subjects like – History, Economics and Politics. Students first
have to gain information and comprehend ideas such as discrimination,
resource allocation and political priorities. They then need to understand,
analyze and evaluate the existing connections between those ideas and
theories to make sense of how poverty affects certain populations in the
country.

10. Helps Students To Become Better Citizens:
Subjects in Social Studies like Economics, Political Science and History
educate students on Political Ideologies, Constitutional Laws, Citizenship,
Rights and Duties, Morals and Virtues, Social Code of Conduct, thus making
children aware of their roles and responsibilities particularly in relation to
social and civic affairs. By providing relevant information and knowledge,
skills and attitudes, the study of Social Science prepares students to grow up
as active, responsible, and reflective members of society. It also teaches
them to address societal and global concerns using literature, technology
and other identifiable community resources.

11. Helps to Enhance the Social Understanding Of Students:
Different topics included in the Social Science curriculum for various age
groups like – Festivals of India, Different types of Families, Clothes We
Wear, Food We Eat, Our Country, States of India, My Community, Socio-
Religious Reforms, Challenging the Caste System – help students to
observe, learn and understand human behaviour, values and attitudes and
the interrelationships which exist among different people. They come to
know about the different religions and cultures which exist in the world
other than their own. They also learn about the societal strata and norms
of society and the need of various governing bodies and other institutions.
This in turn helps the students to develop a wider perspective of society
and the human condition.