Social science becomes a part of our lives as soon as we enter the sixth standard in our school. We get introduced to social science through the divisions of subjects like History, Geography, and Civics. But this is only the tip of the iceberg, an introductory phase. In reality, the world of Social Science is […]
What makes a Professional Identity of a Journalist
There are several views and debates explaining the meaning of the word journalist and its role in society. A journalist could have many professional identities (Surgue,1997). Traditionally, a journalist’s job is to present the facts, diverse views, interpretation of facts as objectively as possible in the form of news. Lucy Dalglish, head of the Reporters […]
Sociology Blog/ Website: How to Create, Top Sociology Websites
Sociology Blog/ Websites: How to Create and Write In the world of the Internet, media, and technology, blog or blogging is a word that has become a part of our daily life conversations. With the growing popularity of social media, blogging has now reached new heights altogether. Today, a single-word search can lead you to […]
Essential Sociology Book for UPSC Mains Preparation
“Essential Sociology” Book Review: Sociology is one of the optional subjects that one can take for the Mains Exam of Civil Services Exam. In the list of 26 optional subjects, Sociology remains the most popular choice among the UPSC aspirants. Sociology optional syllabus for the Mains Examination is divided into two- Paper I and Paper-II. […]
Ecofiction and Indian English Literature
In this essay, I mention the development of ecofiction in the light of Indian English literature. For this purpose, I have considered a few novels on the basis of common themes presented in them. These novels include The Butterfly Effect (2018) by Rajat Chaudhri, The Hungry Tide (2004) by Amitav Ghosh, and Arundhati Roy’s The […]
Media and its Effects on Society
Abstract: Media makes people aware of events, persons, or possibilities beyond their direct experience. It helps the masses to understand the world beyond their own direct experiences, helps them to shape their opinion of the environment into the second-hand reality which characterizes much of the known world. Media can bring attitudinal changes in their views […]
Karl Marx and Dr B R Ambedkar : Ideologies
Two of the most popular thinkers who raised their voice against the oppressed sections – socially or economically – are B.R. Ambedkar and Karl Marx. Ambedkar worked for the cause of the lower castes in the Indian context while Marx upheld the cause of the economically less powerful people belonging to the working class. Ambedkar […]
