Do you think having a sociological perspective gives us greater power over our surrounding? Why/Why not?

Question

Do you think having a sociological perspective gives us greater power over our surrounding? Why/Why not?

Answer 1

I think so because we are more aware of our surroundings, making us realize things that we would have probably not noticed without the perspective. In some cases we are able to improve ourselves--become better people.

Answer 2

I think it is a placebo effect that will fade with time and that it is dependant on your awareness and how you can then control your surroundings but u appear to yourself to have power when in fact you don't you li to think you do because of egotistical desires. Chaos is the one true master of the universe ( that and Conan)

Answer 3

I believe that it does since it helps us understand what goes on and why it goes on. It helps us to not be judgemental of others and to accept the differences in people.

Answer 4

Oh yes, yes it does. I feel like I can better identify why people and groups do things. I think that when you know how something works it gives you a "1-up" over somebody who doesn't know how/why it works.