The Power Elite by C. Wright Mills – Meaning, Types and Explanation

C. Wright Mills, a famous sociologist published the book “The Power Elite” in the year 1956. It focuses on the interlinked interests of leaders of military, corporate etc. As per Mills, the term “Power Elite” which is commonly used in his book stands for the individuals who usually hold the dominant post in supreme institutions … Read more

Max Weber – Methodology, Social Action, Ideal Types

MAX WEBER: THE THEORY OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ORGANISATION   The fundamental concepts of sociology: A concept can be different from reality. It can formulate with what exactly is empirical sociology. DEFINITIONS OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL ACTION Sociology is defined as a science which gives us the interpretive understanding of social action in order to … Read more

Sampling: Meaning, Types, Factors Affects, and Procedure

Sampling is studied in the probability section of mathematics. Likewise in the research method sampling plays an important role. It is clearly evident that not whole population can be involved in any observation. Thus according to the demand and process involved, a certain amount of people are taken and it is called sampling. W.G Cochran … Read more

Sociology Optional: Notes, Syllabus, Book list, Question papers

Read this article to learn about Sociology optional for UPSC Exam What is UPSC? What is Sociology optional in UPSC Mains Exam? About  union public service commission (UPSC) The Civil Services of India refers to the Government of India’s permanent bureaucracy and includes Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFS) … 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