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Introduction to sociology

Sociology of Development: Meaning, Scope, Examples, Theories

by Eiti Tiwari

In this article today, we will elaborate on the subfield of Sociology of Development and look at its meaning, examples, and scope.  Since the beginning of humankind, the aim of any civilization has been to move ahead or to move forward. The entire theory of evolution is based on the model of evolving to become […]

Filed Under: Branches of sociology, Development Studies, Introduction to sociology

Is Sociology a Science? Correct Answer with Reasons and Examples

by Eiti Tiwari

In the domain of academia, two tropes share an antagonist relationship more than the others. These two fields are science on one end and social science on the other. Students of various disciplines often butt heads together and get into debates about which subject is more worthy and which is not. Similarly, within fields as […]

Filed Under: Assignment, Branches of sociology, Introduction to sociology, Sociology Exam: Questions & Answers

Hypothesis: Functions, Problems, Types, Characteristics, Examples

by Kartik

Basic Elements of the Scientific Method: Hypotheses The Function of the Hypotheses A hypothesis states what one is looking for in an experiment. When facts are assembled, ordered, and seen in a relationship, they build up to become a theory. This theory needs to be deduced for further confirmation of the facts, this formulation of […]

Filed Under: Introduction to sociology, Research Methods, Sociology Dictionary

The Social Construction of Reality – Summary Notes

by Kartik

The Social Construction of Reality Part 1: The Reality of Everyday Life The basic purpose is to sociologically analyze the concept of reality, but the understanding reality is quite the task. The approach to understanding reality should be through common sense as reality is available to the members of the society who possess common sense. […]

Filed Under: Contributions to Sociology, Introduction to sociology, Political Sociology, Sociological Thinkers, Urban Sociology

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HISTORY AND SOCIOLOGY

by Ritu Sinha

Relationship Between Sociology and History

The relationship between history and sociology is closely intertwined. Both inquiries were taken from Philosophy mother of all sciences from which emerged sociology (Philosophy of History) history and other social sciences (Bierstedt, 1970:4). “Sociology is the science which attempts the interpretive understanding of social action in order thereby to arrive at a causal explanation of […]

Filed Under: Basic Concepts, Introduction to sociology, Relationship of sociology with other social sciences, Sociology Dictionary

Social Change: Definition, Characteristics, Causes, Types, and Examples

by Prathyusha Madhu

what is social change and examples

Humans are social beings. We exist in a social world and observe norms, rules and traditions that are all social constructs. Therefore social change is a concept that is threaded to the very root of society. Similar to the Earth completing a strenuous rotation around the Sun every year, society undergoes social change. It shapes […]

Filed Under: Basic Concepts, Introduction to sociology, Social Change, Social Issues, Sociology Exam: Questions & Answers, Sociology Optional

Social institutions: Definition, Characteristics, Types, Examples

by Prathyusha Madhu

what are social institutions

What are social institutions? Societies are an abstract concept but it is universally agreed upon that a society is built up of certain norms, rules and traditions that maintain social order and stability. These norms and rules are required. They form gradually over consensus and are always subject to change depending on the people that […]

Filed Under: Basic Concepts, Introduction to sociology, Sociology Dictionary, Sociology Exam: Questions & Answers

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