Family and Marriage in India: The Indian population is set to cross the Chinese population by the year 2040 and in turn, become the largest population on the planet. In this present day scenario, family planning has become an important issue for one to discuss in the country as the rise in population will have […]
Deviance in Sociology: Definition, Theories & Examples
Deviance is defined as the act of doing something that does comply with the norms and the rules of the society, this behavior goes against the general ways of behaving and is often subject to some kind of punishment or penalty that the one engaging in deviant behavior has to pay. Often institutions set up […]
Primary Groups and Secondary Groups: Meaning and Differences
Primary Groups and Secondary Groups The primary and the secondary groups are often the two major bases of distinctions made among the kind of groups, apart from primary and secondary there will be other kinds of groups that exist in the society which we are a part of and which we identify with. As a […]
What are the best books in economics for beginners
In this post, we have included an introduction and some best books in economics to beginners. Economics as a subject developed in the 18th century, when Adam Smith wrote the book, ‘Wealth of Nations’. Economics was originally considered a branch of philosophy and was referred to as political economy till the mid-1850s. Since then the […]
Monotheism: Definition, Origin and History
Religion is a topic of much controversy today, while some religions believe in the worship of a number of gods, while others believe in the worship of a single deity. This is what is known as monotheism. This is the opposite of polytheism, however, does not have to be confused with Henotheism, which is also […]
Important Books and Free Notes for Sociology Optional UPSC Mains
Download All Free Notes of Sociology Optional Here These are Some Important Books for Sociology Optional MAINS Preparation [Sociology- Optional] [NICE -IAS By Praveen Kishore] [English Medium]Paperback – 2018 Social Problems In India Essential Sociology – For […]
Definition of the Disengagement Theory of Aging
Disengagement theory is a theory of aging, it has been given by Elaine Cumming and William Earle Henry in their book ‘Growing Old’ in 1961. This theory entails that all individuals tend to disengage or detach themselves from the larger society i.e. the social norms, their social roles, and the ways of behaving and doing […]
What is Bourdieu theory of cultural capital ?
Cultural capital refers to the various kinds of knowledge, skills, behavior we possess by the virtue of being a part of a specific social group. There are three kinds of capitals that are often recognized as a part of the society, the Economic capital, which refers to the control one has on the economic resources […]
Interesting aspects of Balochistan and Insurgency in Balochistan
Introduction: Located in the southwestern region of Pakistan, Balochistan is the largest of the four provinces of Pakistan in terms of land area. The region has a very dry desert climate and has an abundance of natural resources which has kept the Pakistani government very much interested in it. Its provincial capital and largest city […]
what is Discourse Theory and Explanation
Discourse refers to the way of gathering knowledge together with social practices. It is the study of how people communicate about people, things and social organization of the society, and helps to shape what we think and know at any point in time. However, it does not just mean thinking and producing meanings, it consists […]
