Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sociography
Noun
/ˌsoʊsiˈɒɡrəfi/
Definition
Sociography is the study and description of social groups and their relationships, typically involving qualitative research methods and observational techniques.
Examples
- The sociography of the city revealed deep insights into the lives of its diverse inhabitants.
- Researchers employed sociography to analyze the dynamics of family interactions in different cultures.
- By using sociography, the study provided a detailed narrative of the community’s social fabric.
Meaning
It focuses on understanding the social structures, interactions, and cultural contexts of communities and populations.
Synonyms
- Social description
- Social analysis
- Social study
