A sociology education develops the kind of social sophistication that goes beyond mere cynicism. Students are trained to ask: how do we know what is true From what perspective does this claim or that policy recommendation make sense .What techniques or data would provide more reliable results.The sociological perspective enhances one's understanding of both interpersonal relations – group processes, family dynamics, gender roles, racial and ethnic differences – and larger social institutions – the corporation, the social class system, the criminal justice system, the mass media.