Core Branches:
- Anthropology: Studies human societies, cultures, and physical characteristics.
- Economics: Analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
- History: Examines past events and their impact on human societies.
- Political Science: Investigates the theory and practice of government and power dynamics.
- Psychology: Studies the human mind, behavior, and mental processes.
- Sociology: Examines social structures, institutions, and interactions.
Other Branches:
- Behavioral Economics: Combines elements of economics and psychology to study decision-making and behavior.
- Cognitive Science: Explores the mind and its processes, such as perception, memory, and language.
- Criminology: Studies crime, its causes, and prevention.
- Cultural Studies: Analyzes cultural products, practices, and meanings.
- Demography: Studies population trends, patterns, and characteristics.
- Development Studies: Focuses on economic, social, and political issues in developing countries.
- Education: Investigates educational systems, processes, and outcomes.
- Environmental Science: Explores the relationship between humans and the environment.
- Gender Studies: Examines gender roles, power relations, and inequality.
- Geography: Studies the Earth's physical and human features, including climate, landforms, and population.
- International Relations: Analyzes interactions between nations, including diplomacy, conflict, and cooperation.
- Linguistics: Examines the structure, meaning, and use of languages.
- Media Studies: Investigates the role and impact of media and communication technologies.
- Peace and Conflict Studies: Studies the causes and prevention of violent conflict.
- Public Health: Focuses on improving the health of populations.
- Social Work: Provides services to individuals, families, and communities facing social challenges.