Sociologists assert that nature, in the form of our genetic makeup, is a major factor in shaping human behavior. By contrast, sociobiologists focus on how humans design their own culture and transmit it from generation to generation through nurture (socialization).

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Sociologists do consider genetics as one of the factors in shaping human behavior but they also focus on the role of society and socialization in forming behavior. Sociobiologists, on the other hand, place a greater emphasis on genetics and evolutionary biology in explaining behavior.

Sociologists Assert That Nature, in the Form of Our Genetic