Throughout my studies in sociology, I have always pursued two overarching goals. One is to understand how sociology connects and interacts with other disciplines that examine the human and natural worlds, and how it can contribute to a more comprehensive and realistic understanding of the social reality. The other is to explore how sociology can be applied to enhance the well-being of society members. I believe that a science that is detached from the lives of people and indifferent to their needs is inadequate.