This document discusses educational sociology and the function of educational sociology. It begins by defining sociology and education separately, noting that sociology is the study of social life and human behavior, while education means to lead out and refers to teaching and learning. It then explains that sociology and education are interconnected, as sociology studies education as an implicit part of social systems and life. Finally, it lists some of the functions of educational sociology, such as diffusing knowledge, preserving traditions, and facilitating social progress and control through the educational process.