Sociological Concepts In The Office

Over the course of nine seasons, the television series, The Office has clearly displayed many concepts which we have discussed over the last few months. Four major sociological concepts which were noticeably portrayed throughout the many seasons of The Office include: sexuality, the way different social groups are made up, gender roles throughout the office and everyday life, as well as the formal organization among coworkers. The show displays romance, documentary type conversations, as well as interviews with the camera, all with an overall comedy vibe. The setting is most commonly taped in an office building for the paper supply company (Dunder Mifflin) which is overseen by Michael Scott who is the boss of the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch. Throughout the branch, there are different levels of work as well as different positions, all of who typically work in the same building. Within the Scranton branch there is a distinct separation between the sales workers and the warehouse …show more content…
Even though Dwight is heterosexual, he did try to kiss Oscar as a joke also during the “Gay Witch Hunt” episode. Not until later in the series Dwight shows his love towards Angela by proposing to her and wanting to have a kid with her. Even though Schrute showed bisexual characteristics, he is in fact heterosexual. Another common sociological concept that was portrayed throughout The Office was the topic of gender roles. Gender roles are usually described as things people say or do that would be considered something “of their sex”. In general society sees women as the more care giving person, they show an emotional behavior, and they are usually are more sensitive as compared to men. Men are typically strong, powerful, and protective. Throughout the television series, there were multiple times in which gender roles were discussed, all in which usually led to an