The article gives an insight into the concept of Verstehen and how it was developed by eminent sociologist Max Weber. Further, it elaborates on the importance of Verstehen in understanding society and various social actions. The article also mentions different types and methods of verstehen. It also highlights the characteristics and importance of verstehen in … Read more
Deviance is deflecting from and rejecting socially acceptable standards. The article explains the meaning and definition of deviance. Further, it elaborates on what causes deviance within society. The article also explains the types and situations that give rise to deviant behaviour. It also highlights why deviance is important and required in society. Society is compared … Read more
Sociology is rich in scope, and it analyzes the significance of various social institutions in an individual’s life. This essay highlights the evolution of the discipline and, with the help of examples related to day-to-day life, further explains its implications. The essay also expounds on the contributions made to society by sociology. Additionally, it explores … Read more
ABSTRACT: So yes, somehow you might have thought about connecting poverty to marriage to reduce poverty by connecting two individuals. Marriage is what is considered a sacred process of connecting two individuals. Can we use this to eradicate some problems which are sociological or economical? Is that even the right thing to happen? does failing … Read more
To examines social change in society, social development is a broad notion that studies the overall transformation of people or groups through purposefully initiated policies. It should be highlighted that development and change are distinct concepts; unlike the latter, the former refers to a change that is intended or wanted. In this sense, we can … Read more
Quantitative and Qualitative Social Research: This article defines the purpose of social research and its impact on day-to-day life. It also explains various research methodologies and tools that are used to analyse the different aspects of society and the research topic. Since the inception of Sociology as a discipline, research has been used at every … Read more
Thomas Kuhn was an American philosopher of science who changed how we look at the world and the happenings around us. He coined the word ‘Paradigm Shift’, which is commonly used in his famous book named ‘The Structure of Scientific Revolutions published in 1962. A PhD in Physics, Kuhn studied at Harvard University and his … Read more
