Ethnography: Methods, Types, Importance, Limitations, Examples

Ethnography is a descriptive study of a certain human culture or the process of conducting such a study.  It is a  qualitative data collection approach commonly employed in the social and behavioural sciences. The term “ethnography” comes from the Greek words “ethnos” (which means “people” or “nation) and “grapho” (which means “I write”). A very … Read more

Karl Marx’s Alienation Theory: Explained in 1700 words

Strangers to Ourselves: Marx’s Theory of Alienation The current struggle between social classes is not one that exists solely in the present. In fact, it is a culmination of decades of history with academic experts and sociologists on both sides of the spectrum, framing their own hypotheses and battling each other’s, only to create a … Read more

What is Imperialism? Types, History, Advantages, Disadvantages

Imperialism-Past, Present and Future Imperialism is the policy, practice or advocacy of extending the power and dominance of one nation over the other. It can be practiced both by directly acquiring geographical territories or by gaining indirect control over the economy or polity of other areas. This article will discuss the history and motives behind … Read more