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.
Faheem Farooq ‘’THE DAY THE POWER OF LOVE OVERRULES THE LOVE OF POWER, THE WORLD WILL KNOW PEACE’’ -MAHATMA GANDHI The socio-economic polity of the country has exposed the fallacy of the “ABKI BAAR 400 PAAR’’ narrative. For an incumbent administration to stand intact, it must not confuse the concept of growth with the idea
Dr. Pankaj In a complex society, social structures and social processes serve as the foundational pillars shaping our interactions and relationships. Sociologically, the social structures and processes represents the norms, values, and institutions that guide human behavior and shape social life. Among these complex dynamics, sexual activity stands out as an important and senstative phenomenon
Mandeep Sen Migration and partition are pivotal moments in human history, marked by upheaval, displacement, and the reshuffling of identities. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, individuals often cling to tangible objects as vessels of memory, encapsulating their past, their identity, and their longing for what once was. In this article, we will try to contextualize
Parth Raman & Diya Sehgal Iran’s recent direct attack on Israel, termed “Bloody Borders”, marks a significant departure from past proxy conflicts, highlighting the escalating tensions in the Middle East. This bold move underscores Samuel P. Huntington’s theory of the Clash of Civilizations, wherein cultural differences supersede ideological or political divides in shaping global conflicts.
Following is the list of important and useful books in different courses of Sociology: Originals Basic Concepts Theory and Thinkers Rural Sociology Urban Sociology Sociology of Religion Society in India More will be added soon. Comment if we miss any important Book.
Disha Dahiya In a world that often glorifies busyness and productivity, the idle mind is often viewed with suspicion. However, some thinkers and philosophers have argued that moments of idleness can be highly productive, leading to creativity, introspection, and even problem-solving. In his “Pensées,” Blaise Pascal famously stated, “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s
Political socialization is the process through which individuals acquire their political beliefs, values, attitudes, and behaviors. It is a lifelong process that shapes how people understand and interact with the political world. Political socialization helps to perpetuate a society’s political culture from one generation to the next, ensuring continuity and stability within the political system.
Sheetal Pouria ‘Caste’ is the key category in the Indian social system and thinking. For ages, Caste has invariably been viewed as a distinctive feature of Indian society. It is not merely an institution that characterizes the structure of social stratification in India, but ‘Caste’ has often seen to represent the ‘Core of India’. A
Arvind “What is needed in laws is not relational personal law uniformity but a constitutional uniformity of all personal laws.” “A personal law need not be uniform to another personal law, but all personal laws need to be uniform to the constitution.” The Current eruption of Controversies on the formulation and implementation of the Uniform
Introduction Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann’s seminal work, “The Social Construction of Reality” (1966), presents a comprehensive framework for understanding the societal processes through which knowledge and reality are constructed. This treatise, emerging from the phenomenological tradition in sociology, has profoundly influenced social theory, challenging positivist notions of objective reality and emphasizing the role
The word “REPUBLIC” refers to anything from the Public. In the Context of Political Science, the word “Republic is associated with the “STATES”. Ergo, To, state that a STATE is a Republic essentially and plainly implies that – “THE STATE IS FROM THE PUBLIC”. i.e., “It is the Public that have given birth to the State” and the “Representative human element of the State, who is the leader is from the Public”.
A Bachelors degree in Sociology or BA in Sociology offers an in-depth understanding of human societies, social interactions, and the complex processes that govern social structures and institutions. This field of study equips students with the analytical tools to critically examine the forces that shape behaviors, institutions, and cultures. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected,
The impact of literature on society focuses on its ability to provoke introspection, challenge societal norms, and foster empathy.
A trend can be observed in the modern education system, which is shifting towards a mode of fast education that resembles the logic of fast food and fast fashion.
Arvind The debate over citizen vs person surfaced in the recently passed three acts (by Indian Parliament), namely, The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, and The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 to provide for a novel criminal manual repealing the previous criminal manual which embodied the Indian Penal Code 1860, Criminal
The term sovereign equality means “the idea that all sovereign states are formally equal”, eventually it’s a fundamental tenet of International Law. Article 2:1 of the United Nations Charter states that; “The organisation is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its members”.
The commodification or Objectification of body, a reduction of the body to a marketable or consumable entity, emphasizing the commercial or superficial aspects of showcasing the body.
Arvind Cyber Crimes, also known as virtual or online crimes are ever-increasing and to understand its roots we need to start with an understanding of virtual society and the actual society. Virtual Society or Cyber-society, as the name suggests, is an inter-objective and an inter-subjective society emanating out of our web of Virtuo-social relationships. As
There is an indispensable significance or relationship between Sociology and Law. The significance of sociology in legal discipline can be understood by answering the question – “Is law a reflection of society”?
Introduction Ethnomethodology, a sociological perspective developed by Harold Garfinkel in the 1960s, is the study of how people create and maintain social order in everyday life through their actions and interactions. This approach focuses on the methods (hence “methodology”) that individuals employ to make sense of their social world and to make their actions understandable
