Sociology is the scientific and systematic study of human society that focuses on society, human social   behaviour, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with   everyday life.

 Sociologists emphasize the careful gathering and analysis of evidence about social life to develop and   enrich our understanding of key social processes. Sociologists observe the everyday life of groups,   conduct large-scale surveys, interpret historical documents, analyses census data, study video-taped   interactions, interview participants of groups, and conduct laboratory experiments. The research   methods and theories of sociology yield powerful insights into the social processes shaping human lives   and social problems and prospects in the contemporary world. By better understanding those social   processes, we also come to understand more clearly the forces shaping the personal experiences and   outcomes of our own lives.

Students who have been well trained in sociology know how to think critically about human social life, and how to ask important research questions. They know how to design good social research projects, carefully collect and analyses empirical data, and formulate and present their research findings. Students trained in sociology also know how to help others understand the way the social world works and how it might be changed for the better. Most generally, they have learned how to think, evaluate, and communicate clearly, creatively, and effectively. These are all abilities of tremendous value in a wide variety of vocational callings and professions.

Department of Sociology of Bankura Zilla Saradamani Mahila Mahavidyapith started in 2015 initially with the General Course of Study at the UG Level Under Burdwan University. Major Course in Sociology had been introduced at the UG Level in 2023 under Bankura University. It is a distinguished and glorious department of the College.