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Sociologists examine how societies function (or fail to function). They employ diverse research techniques to analyze human social relationships, organizational frameworks, societal changes, and the underlying reasons and effects of social conduct. Since social influences permeate all facets of human existence, sociology's scope ranges from worldwide economic systems to personal romantic connections. Sociologists also lead investigations into society's most urgent challenges, such as racial prejudice, gender bias, financial disparities, medical access, ecological decline, and religious bigotry. At OU's Sociology Department, students can explore these topics firsthand under the guidance of distinguished professors specializing in these fields.