Category: Sociology Of Religion

  • Definition of incest taboo and its Theories,Overview

    Definition of incest taboo and its Theories,Overview

      Incest is a system of sexual involvement of two people who are closely related to each other. For an example, we can take the family in which a father is indulging in sexual activity with his daughter, moreover a brother and a sister. Society considers it is prohibited activity i.e. society should prefer exogamy,…

  • Durkheim’s idea of Sacred and Profane: Explained in Simple Words

    NOTES ON SACRED AND PROFANE  “Sacred”, the meaning of this word in an abstract sense is the quality, of a particular thing, of holiness. In other words, if a thing is considered as it is sacred, it means it is holy. It is not an absolute word or in other words, holiness is the matter…

  • Problems of religious minorities – Explained

    Was heading for Kashmiri gate to Rithala, as usual, my cell wasn’t charged thus I started my Sherlock game “let’s deduce”. After browsing around, my eyes found its bait, she was a fair looking lady, not much of elite class and neither that poor but well-dressed, with budget-oriented phone and the typical pink earphones. After…

  • Annihilation of Caste by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar – Review

    Annihilation of Caste, Introduction: The caste system in India has existed from ancient times, however as time passed and we entered into the medieval period, early-modern period and then finally in today’s modern period, it has established its presence permanently. No one, willingly or even unwillingly can escape from its shackles. It has become the…

  • Elementary forms of Religious Life by Durkheim

    Elementary forms of religious life: The general meaning of the term religion is understood as the belief, faith, rituals and traditions followed by an individual or individuals pertaining to a group or community. In the present modern society, there are many major religions working along with the complexities of social structures that define and project…

  • Detailed Analysis of Jallikattu Issue and Notes

     Jallikattu or sallikattu also known as ERUTHAZHUVUTHAL and MANJUVIRATTU is a traditional Bull taming sport played in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations usually on Mattu Pongal day (3 days). This is one of the oldest living ancient sports seen in the modern era. In Jallikattu, the bull is not killed and the…

  • Is Religion necessary and what is the philosophy of religion – Ambedkar

    Is Religion necessary and what is the philosophy of religion – Ambedkar

    Is Religion necessary and what is the philosophy of religion for Babasaheb Ambedkar? Babasaheb  Ambedkar attitude towards religion “A people and their religion must be judged by social standards based on social ethics. No other standard would have any meaning if religion is held to be necessarily good for the well-being of the people.”    Abstract…