Category: Basic Concepts
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understanding god’s will
We live in a world where we encounter different types of people, different types of situations, an overwhelming array of problems and equally fascinating solutions to them. The world consists of both good and evil. But now, the question arises, why evil? Why does the world consist of evil people? As saddening it is, good…
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Civilization: Meaning and History ( Short Essay)
Civilization The journey of man since times immemorial has been a tough one. Being a social animal, man has always strived to continue his existence through a collective effort among his fellow human beings. This effort was to establish him in a strong place against forces of nature, competing for species and related species which…
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Corporate Crimes: Definition, Types, Examples and Overview
CORPORATE CRIMES According to Australian criminologist John Braithwaite, corporate crime is defined as, “the conduct of corporation or employees acting on behalf of a corporation, which is prescribed and punishable by law.” It is also known as white collar crime or organizational crime since the individuals commit crimes for the benefit of the organization. They…
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Fatherhood: Definition, Meaning, Types & Examples
Fatherhood is defined as the state of having one or more children. Having a son and spending time with the son, taking him to games and getting to know him, is an example of fatherhood. Fatherhood is derived from the word father. And the father is derived from Middle English feeder. There are various synonyms…
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Welfare Goods: Definition, Meaning and Examples
Welfare goods are the things/ utilities that people have the access to based on their needs or social position that they are in. These goods are given to them through the welfare rights that they are open to. In a welfare state, the basic needs of people are taken care by the government and other…
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Welfare Rights: Meaning and Explanation with Examples
What are welfare rights? To know that one must know what social welfare or welfare society means. A welfare state is a society in which all the basic needs for the well-being of the people are taken care of by the government. The government takes care of individuals and their families by providing public health…
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Industrial Sociology: Overview
Industrial Sociology is a relatively young branch of sociology. While Durkheim and Max Weber made some analysis of industrial institutions, industrial sociology as a separate branch got its push due to the famous experiments at Hawthorne Works in Chicago, of the Western Electric Company, conducted by George Elton Mayo and his associates between 1924 and…