Synopsis: This article explores the discipline of Sociology of Education, a branch of the broader subject of Sociology, through its meaning, history of development, significance, differences with Educational Sociology, and scope. It also portrays how education can be examined using the three main theoretical perspectives in sociology. What is Sociology of Education? To understand what … Read more
Family and Marriage in India: The Indian population is set to cross the Chinese population by the year 2040 and in turn, become the largest population on the planet. In this present day scenario, family planning has become an important issue for one to discuss in the country as the rise in population will have … Read more
In this post, we have included an introduction and 10 best economics books for beginners and college students. Economics as a subject developed in the 18th century, when Adam Smith wrote the book, ‘Wealth of Nations’. Economics was originally considered a branch of philosophy and was referred to as political economy till the mid-1850s. Since … Read more
The primary purpose of sociological research is to investigate and provide insights into how human society functions. Sociologists use empirical evidence and theoretical foundation providing an interpretive perspective and combine it using the scientific method to present proper results of the research. A Sociologist begins by asking questions about human behavior and Society. An in-depth … Read more
Karl Polanyi was born on October 25, 1886, in the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna. He founded the Galileo circle at the University of Budapest and actively participated along with a group of intellectuals to emancipate the potential of Social Science which had an immense impact on the Hungarian intellectual life. In 1908, Polanyi … Read more
Charles Wright Mills was an American sociologist and a professor of sociology at the Columbia University; he was born in 1916 and died in 1962, living a life of 46 years. Mills was a known figure in the popular and intellectual journals; he wrote several books which highlighted several the relationships among the American elite … Read more
Food is a universal requirement for humankind. This makes Agriculture an important source of livelihood for a majority of people worldwide as well as a sector related to the fundamental right to food and nutrition. The food chain as a whole is gendered. From preserving the seed, planting of crops to producing and processing food, … Read more
