Dr. Ashwani Kumar ‘It is the Simplest of concepts that require the Complex of Comprehension.” The Concept of Friendship is no exception to the afore-stated quote as all of us intuitively know – what friendship is, yet not all of us are successful in forging such relations and maintaining them. In the common parlance, “Any […]
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
Virtual Inequality and Marginalization: The dominant basis of this virtual social differentiation is the difference in the statuses roles of individuals (actors) in the virtual world. Generally, we can divide virtual actors’ roles into influencers and followers. The influencers are those individuals who have a huge fan following or subscribers base; they can also be termed as virtual celebrities. While the followers are just the common internet users who follow the virtual celebrities; they can also be known as the virtual commoners.
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.
Dr. Ashwani Kumar and Arvind “An Emotion is an Energy in Motion and all energies search vent, laws although not prescribe for an accepted or lawful vent, they (laws) do prescribe for the unaccepted vents and it is these unaccepted vents that are termed as – “CRIME”. In the context of contemporary society, anger is
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
“Sociology of Animals,” explores how human-animal interactions shaped societal evolution, from hunting to domestication and its impact on social institutions like family and governance. These phases reflect the progression from survival-based relationships to complex societal dynamics of dominance and mutual influence.
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
Dr. Ashwani Kumar and Dr. Vikas Bhandari Politics- as an ambition is least sought out by emerging youth, what would be the fate of a country in which this anyhow least sought-after ambition is further limited and dissuaded against? The resulting consequence of such a limitation would be in one word- “APATHY” which is the
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.
Propaganda is a form of communication that attempts to influence public opinion or behavior by using biased or misleading information, emotional appeals, or other techniques. Propaganda is often used by political, religious, or economic groups to promote their interests, ideologies, or agendas. Propaganda can have various effects on society, such as shaping people’s beliefs, values,
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
Priyanka “Happiness is less a noun and more a verb” In the diverse colors of human emotions, happiness stands out as the elusive yet cherished jewel that we relentlessly pursue. What makes the pursuit of happiness such a fascinating journey is the intricate interplay of myriad of factors that contribute to this emotional state. Beyond
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”?
The fashion industry constantly and unknowingly makes women the source of pleasure for people by dictating trends that are constantly shifting and changing. This control is exercised over women’s conduct as well as their appearance.
