Social Sciences

The Andaman Islanders

A.R. Redcliffe-Brown – The Andaman Islanders (Detailed Summary)

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 […]

Friendship

Exploring the Dynamics of Friendship

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

Migration and Partition

Echoes of History: The Tangible Legacy of Migration and Partition

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

List of Sociology Journals in SCOPUS (December 2022)

List of Sociology and Political Science Journals in SCOPUS Source Title Publisher Administrative Science Quarterly Cornell University Press Journal of Service Research SAGE Leadership Quarterly Elsevier Social Issues and Policy Review Wiley-Blackwell Government InformationQuarterly Elsevier New Media and Society SAGE American Sociological Review SAGE Cambridge Journal of Regions,Economy and Society Oxford University Press Journal 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.

Concept of State and its Attributes

The modern nation-state, with a centralized structure and elaborate bureaucracy, is a relatively recent human innovation (Bottomore 1979) having been in existence for only about 6,000 years (Berberoglu 1990). Prior to the rise of the state, authority was determined by kinship relations or religious rituals with no specific group charged with decision-making responsibility (Bottomore 1979).

Types of Authority and Legitimacy – Weber

Authority implies legitimacy or legitimate use of power. According to Weber, there are three systems of legitimation, each with its corresponding norms, which justify the power to command. It is these systems of legitimation which are designated as the followingtypes of authority. (i) Traditional authority This system of legitimation flows from traditional action. In other

System of Land Ownership

Systems of Land Ownership The system of land ownership regulates the relationship of the people to the land, specifically the power of disposition over land and the right to use the land. As it is practically impossible, on the one hand, to increase the amount of land while, on the other hand, it is the

Unity in Diversity: A Case of India

When one closely observes a society, s/he may witness various diverse groups in it. Despite these diverse there exists a basic element of unity among the individuals in the society. This phenomenon is called unity in diversity.

Unconscious Traditionality

Indian Society: Basic Features

Indian Society: Basic Features Indian society is a rich mix of many different cultures, traditions, and ways of living. Understanding its main features gives us a better idea of this ancient civilization’s complexity and uniqueness. Here are some of the important things that make up Indian society: Conclusion Indian society is a complex and dynamic