Author: Sociology Group

  • What is Propinquity Effect in Social Psychology

    Did you ever experience a strange connection with someone whom you meet often and find them attractive? And sometimes you may not be able to define that relationship. Such physical proximity or an interpersonal attraction is known as “Propinquity”. It can be a physical or mental proximity among people. People with similar ideologies, attitudes, and…

  • Malfunctioning of Some Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) in India

    This article discusses the relation that exists between NGOs and various social issues including poverty, illiteracy, environment, etc. Also this article talks about the malfunctioning of NGOS and various scams over them. What made me choose this topic is the increasing number of cases against NGOs and continuous degradation of their status and work. Non-…

  • History of the Maratha Empire: Rise and Fall & Unique Facts

    The Maratha Empire also was known as the Maratha Confederacy was the dominant power in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Empire was established in 1645 and with the defeat of Peshwa Bajirao-2, it was demolished in 1818. The empire is largely known for ending of the Mughal rule. The empire had its capital at…

  • What was the Granger Movement?

    The Granger Movement began in the United States of America in the year 1867, This event was in support of the farmers of U. S, in particular, the ones that lived in the Middle West who faced monopoly while transporting their grains from one place to another. This movement was also followed by the American…

  • History of the Coxey’s Army

    COXEY’S ARMY:  This bold movement occurred from March 25th, 1894 to May 1, 1894. The year 1894 commonly remembered as the year of depression in the United States because, in that year, the group of unemployed citizens decided to march for employment opportunities. They targeted to reach the capital that is Washington, D. C., and the…

  • History of the Club Movement

    CLUB MOVEMENT: This movement is one among the American women’s social movement. During the times of mid-19th century, the foundation of this event occurred. The main goal of the movement was in the interests of the women. This event wanted to provide women with a window for education and active community service which will also influence…

  • History of the Black Panther Party

    Even though this movement is known by the name “Black Panther Party”, its original name which is unheard of is ”Black Panther Party for Self-Defence”. This revolutionary movement was actually founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. This event took place in Oakland, California. The Panthers of this party eventually merged with the Marxists in…