Patrilineal Concept: Meaning, Role in succession

Patrilineal means the male lineage system in which there is a transference of rights, property, surname, and wealth from father to coming generations. For example from ages, it has been seen that an offspring irrespective of gender takes his father’s surname. On the contrary mother’s surname is not taken for generations at a global rate, … Read more

Basics and Key Concepts – Sociology Dictionary

We started Sociology Dictionary, Please read all Sociology Basics from this Dictionary List of the Basic concepts in the Sociology – updated !  Institutionalization Understanding Max Weber’s “Iron Cage” Egalitarian Society Ideal and Real Culture – Differences and Examples Ethnocentrism Culture Lag Resource Mobilization Theory philosophy Penology Peasant Plural Society Concept and Examples of Peer … Read more

Paternalism: Meaning, Two kinds of it and Examples

PATERNALISM: For better functioning of society, there are certain functions and responsibilities which every person takes on his shoulder to carry. Paternalism is such an important factor in society in which a father or mother takes some of the behavioral patterns in their day-to-day life. The various techniques involved for the better functioning of the … Read more

Political Sociology: Definitions, Scope, Importance, Theories

Political sociology is a discipline that is widely known as the study of states, societies, and political affairs. The analysis of social trends that directly affect political progress is the major focus and to understand this, the historical context of political forces and theories, formation, and behavior of social groups concerning the state is majorly … Read more

Secularism : Introduction, Meaning, Examples and Overview

secularism introduction The early man, curious of the events of nature, was desperate to seek an answer. Curiosity about the natural phenomenon along with the desire to control them drove our ancestors to shelter under the belief of a supernatural power, which gradually evolved to religion. Religion is not merely the belief in God, but … Read more