Movements are collective efforts undertaken by a group of people to bring about social, economic, or political change. They emerge due to dissatisfaction with existing conditions and aim to challenge or reform systems that affect people’s lives. Movements can be classified based on their objectives, strategies, and the extent of change they seek. Peasant movements, […]
Parth Raman and Pegah Mostajeran Iran’s significance to India is deeply rooted in shared historical, cultural, and civilizational ties that date back centuries. From the time of the Mughal Empire to the modern era, Iran’s influence on India’s art, architecture, language, and literature has been profound. Persian served as the court language of the Mughals
Alfred Reginald Radcliffe-Brown’s The Andaman Islanders: A Study in Social Anthropology (1922) represents a transformative milestone in the field of anthropology, heralding the emergence of structural-functionalism as a dominant theoretical framework. This work was not just an ethnographic account of the Andamanese people but a bold reimagining of how societies could be understood—as cohesive systems
Bronisław Malinowski’s Argonauts of the Western Pacific is a landmark in anthropology, offering a vivid account of the Trobriand Islanders of Papua New Guinea. Published in 1922, this work serves as a foundational text for modern ethnographic studies, emphasizing participant observation and meticulous fieldwork. The book broke new ground in the discipline by moving beyond
Introduction The concepts of community and society are fundamental in sociology, often used to describe different forms of human association. While they are closely related, they differ in terms of structure, function, and the nature of relationships within them. The study of these distinctions helps sociologists understand how individuals interact in different social settings and
Introduction Values are fundamental to understanding human societies, shaping individuals’ beliefs, actions, and interactions. In sociology, values are considered the guiding principles that influence both personal decisions and collective norms. They serve as a foundation for cultural identity, social order, and institutional frameworks. This article explores the concept of values in sociology, discussing their definitions,
Societies are built upon the twin pillars of norms and values. While both serve as guidelines for behavior and societal cohesion, they are distinct in both nature and function. In this article we will discuss the difference between norms and values. Introduction In the realm of social sciences, understanding how people behave in groups is
Social norms are the unwritten rules that govern behavior within societies. They shape the way we interact, define acceptable behavior, and contribute significantly to social order. Even though many of these rules are not formally codified, their influence permeates every aspect of our lives—from how we greet one another to the laws that govern our
Arvind “The greatest contributor to the destruction of any civilization has always been the Structural & Institutional abuse of it to effect Inequality” “Rights are indeed the Oxygen through which an entity exists in the legal realm, to do away with this rights or oxygen is to effect legal genocide of all those whose rights
Arvind “A corporate body is not what it thinks it is, it is neither what others think it is, it is what it thinks, others think it is” – A modified version of Cooley’s looking glass Theory The argument advanced by the cynicism rests on the principle that – “All actions are motivated by
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Kinjal Sampat To Belong How dire and how complex it is to belong. At birth, the powerful markers of ethnic, gender, economic, and spatial distinctions and stratification already claim us. Throughout our lives, we embody philosophies, opinions, habits, and trends to signal our belonging overtly. Treading precariously along the lines of inclusions and exclusions. Everyday
In modern dating culture, intimacy has become a quick-turnover commodity, trading emotional depth for instant gratification and convenience.
Madness and civilization by Foucault critically examines the concept of madness in West, its cultural perceptions, from confinement to treatment.
Arvind “The polar ends of any substance are indeed unified by the very substance that they strive to be polar ends of” “Secularism” as a terminology has been marketed largely as a Western notion which grants- “Ideological communal liberty”. Nevertheless, the Indian understanding of Secularism has a sui generis nature which extends to both its
Parth Raman International relationship only works on equations rather than treaties. As famously said, there are no permanent enemies nor friends in foreign policy. The States has directly engaged in a cold war against Russia and China. Previously, the term ‘Cold War’ was used from 1945 to 1991. Maybe the USA is on the decline
Sociology examines large-scale social structures in modern societies, while anthropology studies diverse cultures and traditions, often through immersive, qualitative methods.
India, with its rich and diverse heritage, offers a fascinating variety of historical records. The study of Indian history involves an exploration of various sources, ranging from material remains to literary accounts. The sources of Indian history collectively illuminate the cultural, social, economic, and political dimensions of ancient India. The main sources of Indian history
Concept of Socialization Introduction Socialization in simple terms means how we learn to be part of society. It’s like when you first start a new job or move to a new town – you gotta figure out how things work, what people expect from you, and how to fit in. But socialization is way bigger
Introduction The disciplines of sociology and psychology stand as pillars within the social sciences, each offering unique perspectives on human behavior and social interactions. While these fields share certain commonalities, they also maintain distinct approaches and areas of focus. This analysis aims to elucidate the relationship between sociology and psychology, exploring their conceptual foundations, similarities,
Introduction In philosophy the ‘dialectic’ was initially used by Socrates (470-390 BC), Plato (427-397 BC), and Aristotle (384-322 BC) as one of the main tool or method to know & understand the reality. In Plato’s dialogues one can observe that to understand any concept or idea, there is always a rigorous debate or contradictions between
Dr. Naseer Ahmad Lone The Idea of Bangladesh has many traces among which the resentment against Linguistic and Cultural Differences, Political Marginalization, Economic Disparities, Operation Searchlight in East Pakistan by the then President Yahya Khan’s government of Islamic republic of Pakistan may be termed among the core factors.26 March 1971 marked the birth year of
Arvind “There is a world of difference in the conquered adopting the institutions of the conqueror and the same people adopting the institutions of the Conquered and the difference is these adopted institutions tend to be used to the conditions which they were never intended to provide for….” The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002 is
In our daily lives, communication shapes our interactions, influences societal norms, and reflects cultural values. The field of communication sociology focuses on how communication impacts social structures and individual behaviors. The study of communication in sociology focuses on how the exchange of messages – through language, symbols, gestures, and media – shapes and reflects our
Human Rights in the Asia-Pacific Region:
a significant level of political diversity characterizes Southeast Asia from the repressive military regime in Burma to the emerging democracies of Thailand and the Philippines. Within this vast expanse, human rights face both opportunities and significant challenges.
