‘The #metoo movement, the POSCO act brought in by the government, the rising tendencies of populist leaders around the world, The Independence of India, The French Revolution- are all social changes. These changes can carry values which are either binomial in nature (good or bad) or a mix of these values. Thus, we try to […]
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Understanding Everything About Bhima Koregaon: The Past and The Present
Bhima Koregaon is a small village situated in Pune, Maharashtra. Although its density in terms of population and place is less its history is full of massive changes. Koregaon is majorly known for the battle which was fought between British East India Company and Peshwa on 1 January 1818. From Peshwa Baji Rao II there […]
The time has come for Dalit and Adivasi cricketers to represent India
why we need reservations in cricket? Nissim Mannathukkaren published an article in the Hindu, about how our men’s cricket team is lacking Dalit and Adivasi society. He emphasized the need for correcting this mistake by introducing the Quota system. He even referred to South Africa’s quota system for a better understanding of this insight. And […]
Reservation for women would help the society
We live in a society where people say, “Women are equal to men these days and have equal opportunities in all fields.” Is this true? If it is, then up to what extent? Women’s Reservation for Women definitely doesn’t support the above argument. Then, what does a reservation for women mean? Reservation for women means […]
The Indian Education System : Features, Pros, Cons and Way forward
Why is India still one of the developing countries and what is stopping it from being a developed one? This particular question strikes me every time when I read something about India’s education system. I see India’s education system as an obstacle towards its objectives of achieving inclusive growth. The Indian Education system: Overview […]
Meaning and Notes : Social Mobility And India Stratification
Social Mobility Meaning Social mobility is a concept as elusive as it seems obvious. It refers to changes or movements between social positions. Economists measure it in terms of income while sociologists focus on occupational status, but a general definition would be,” the movement or opportunities for movement between different social classes or occupational groups.” […]
Social Stratification: Definition,Theories,Types, and Examples
Social Stratification: Definition A society where stratification does not exist is a sentence which will always be illogical and untrue. Now the question is what stratification is. A system which has been followed by society from a generation in which there is some kind of classification between people in the name of race, caste, creed […]
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar Biography
Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar also known as Bhim Sakpal, was born in a small town at MhowCantt near Indore on 14th April 1891 in the caste Mahar which is known as untouchable caste. He took his last breath on 6th December 1956. Father of Ambedkar was Ramji Sakpal, who believed in Kabir. In this manner, […]
Annihilation of Caste by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar (Arundhati Roy)
Annihilation of Caste, Introduction: The caste system in India has existed from ancient times, however as time passed and we entered into the medieval period, early-modern period and then finally in today’s modern period, it has established its presence permanently. No one, willingly or even unwillingly can escape from its shackles. It has become the […]
Theoretical perspectives in sociology
Theoretical perspectives The term perspective itself attains with massive variation in ideologies of a different person. And as sociology is a combination of many sciences, also known as Queen of sciences has, even more, vast area when it comes with dealing Perspective of Sociology. From the ancient times, Sociologist also gets divided into three types […]
