Economic Sociology

Love in the Age of Commodification

Love in the Age of Commodification: From Transformative Force to Mundane Activity

Dr. Ashwani Kumar “The most interesting of activities turn mundane when its performance is coerced for economic objects resulting in the alienation of the performer from the performance” Reduction of Love to a Commodity: Capitalizing on Love In contemporary society, love has increasingly been reduced to a commodity—something to be acquired, perfected, and consumed, often […]

Is Indian Society Experiencing Marketization in the Name of Modernization?

Dr. Ashwani Kumar “Modernism is about trusting in oneself, while marketism is about placing trust in the market.” Modernization is portrayed as the dominant force of Social Change Modernization represents a transformative force that is reshaping societies globally. It embodies the unyielding quest for advancement, innovation, and the adaptation to emergent imperatives. This dynamic phenomenon

Money

Money: An Instrument of Exchange!

Money is a universal commodity that is essential for almost every aspect of human life. The use of money is so ingrained in society that it is difficult to imagine a world without it. Money is not only a medium of exchange, but it also serves as a unit of account and a store of

Agriculture

Impact of Globalization on Agriculture

Impact of Globalization on Agriculture:
Unsustainable agricultural practices are increasing like the excessive use of fertilizers.

It is the big MNCs and private players who are actually getting benefitted from agriculture in the modern globalized world and not the actual tiller of the land or the farmer.

Hunting and Gathering Society

How do early Humans get their Food?

Early humans would have obtained food in a number of ways, such as gathering, hunting, scavenging, and fishing. The gathering would involve collecting plant foods such as seeds, nuts, berries, fruits, and tubers.