Education and Inequality: AS & A Level Sociology Notes

Synopsis– In this article, the complex interplay of education and inequality has been tried to simplify. Education is a social construct which helps the society to upholds its functional value and maintains social stability within. However, social stability doesn’t imply that their exists no inequality in the society. The concept of inequality is inherent is … Read more

Education and Society – AS & A Level Sociology Notes

Synopsis– This article delves into the complex dynamicity that exists between education and society. Multifarious theories have been proposed to analyse this aspect of the inter-connectedness and it’s societal impacts. The role of education in promoting social mobility, social stability has also been discussed in an elaborate manner. Besides these, designing curriculum as a social … Read more

BED OF ROSE AND THORNS BY LEE HUNT – BOOK REVIEW

The mind, the heart, and the conscience – three navigators of every breathing moment in our lives. One might find themselves lucky if ever, all three point to the same direction. While the conscience is a moral compass and the mind, a logical one, what of the beating heart? It has been a predominant notion … Read more

LAST WORST HOPES BY LEE HUNT- BOOK REVIEW

Readers and fellow fantasists who enjoy the escape to a universe so intricate, fans of series like The Lord of the Rings, or Harry Potter, this read is a guaranteed sister-obsession to you all. The doors open to the mystical fantasy world post the Methueyn War; the universe one gets sucked into may seem quite … Read more

Globalization and Contemporary Issues – AS and A Level Notes

This article discusses some of the global contemporary issues, such as poverty, inequality, migration, and crime in relation to globalization. Introduction: Globalization, the interconnectedness and integration of markets, societies, and cultures, has had a profound impact on contemporary issues. As economies become increasingly interconnected, the effects of globalization are felt in various domains, including economics, … Read more

Globalization: Key Debates, Concepts, and Perspectives

Synopsis: This article defines globalization, provides some causes for the advancement of globalization, explores the different dimensions of globalization, presents three different perspectives through which the phenomenon has been examined, explores the relation between globalization and identity, and finally examines how globalization is connected to power and politics. What is Globalization? In sociological terms, globalization … Read more

Theories of the Family and Social Change – AS & A Level Notes

Synopsis: This article provides an overview of the some of the theories of family and social change. It explores the roles of family through different sociological perspectives (Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism) and explores the changing patterns of family relations and other social institutions such as marriage and divorce. Introduction             In sociology, a family is … Read more