DISCOURSE: In Relation To Postmodernism And Foucault’s Theory On Discourse

In simplest terms, discourse is to speak about something (course or matter) which makes sense. It’s a language to express one’s own ideas and opinions through whichever medium possible. That is either verbally (oral communication), or non- verbally which includes sign languages (semantics). Discourse can be defined as “a dynamic form of social practice which … Read more

Institutions: Meaning, Characteristics, Types, Functions

Institutions Introduction: For any individual or group to survive, it is important that certain human functions are kept in mind. like the function of controlling the process of reproduction. For the society to exist, it’s important that the members of this society themselves keep supplying its members with a nurturing environment. And this is possible … Read more

Govind Sadashiv Ghurye Biography and Contributions

S. Ghurye or Govind Sadashiv Ghurye was born on 12 December 1893 in Malwan, a town in Maharashtra and was a professor of sociology.  He completed his schooling at Aryan Education Society’s High School, Gurgaon in Mumbai and then from Bahadur Khanji High School, Junagadh in Gujarat. He completed his Graduation and Masters in Sanskrit … Read more

Dictatorship: Meaning, Its advantages and disadvantages

Dictatorship or Totalitarianism is a situation where a single person or political party rules the entire country. It does not involve any electoral process for the appointment. The person dominates all the subjects of the country or state which he’s ruling. It has fewer advantages than disadvantages Advantages Low crime rates. In a dictatorship, usually, … Read more