Claude Levi Strauss: Biography, Theory & Structuralism

In this article, we would look into the life and contribution of Claude Levi-Strauss in the field of Anthropology and Philosophy. Along with Franz Boas and James G. Frazer, he is considered to be the ‘Father of modern Anthropology’. He is accredited for changing the perception of the Western world about culture and civilization. To … Read more

Capitalism and Socialism: Meaning and Differences Between Them

Capitalism is a formal system of government wherein the country’s trade is under private ownership and they do the trade with the sole purpose of earning profit but under Socialism, the production, distribution, and regulation of the products should be done by a group as a whole and not individually. Capitalism propagates economic freedom which … Read more

What do sociologists do

A major part of being a sociologist involves observation, research, and interaction. Collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from the data is mainly done by a sociologist.  This sort of work is mainly done by social scientists where they venture out to interview test subjects with relevant experiences and situated in appropriate social environments. The sociologist … Read more

Documentary: Meaning, Types of Documentary Films and Modes

According to Webster’s dictionary, “documentary” consists of written down documents. A documentary, according to Wikipedia, is a non-fictional motion picture that is intended to preserve a historical record by documenting some aspects of reality. In this regard, Bill Nicholas’s classic book, titled “Introduction to Documentary’ can be mentioned. He identifies six genres or types of … Read more