Basic Concepts and Terms in Sociology -Explained
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Child Labour: Types, Reason and Solution
The future of a nation lies in how it treats the youth population, especially children. Children are considered to be next to almighty and it is such a pleasure to be around them as we get carried away with their innocence. Child labour is not an issue which is restricted only to the Indian Subcontinent, … Read more
Industrial Revolution: Causes, Impact and Overview
The “Industrial Revolution” refers to the major transition of the world that took place during the period 1760–1830, from a completely agrarian, manual, and handicraft economy to a completely mechanized, modern one dominated by technology. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain and then spread to France, Germany, the Netherlands, and other countries across the … Read more
What is Democracy in simple words, Problems and Reasons
Democracy infers to the form of government ruled by its own people. The country’s citizens are solely responsible for the formation of a governing body by exercising their power to directly elect their representative by the majority rule. It is derived from the Greek words demos meaning “common people” and kratos meaning “strength”. India is … Read more
Collective Behavior: Meaning, Types, and Examples
Collective Behaviour can be defined as any action engaged in by a sizeable but loosely organised group of individuals that is not mandated or regulated by institutions, which is spontaneous and consequently more volatile and less predictable. The term was first used by Franklin Henry Giddings in 1908. Types of Collective Behaviour Crowds A crowd … Read more
What is Cultural Pluralism: Explained with Examples
Cultural Pluralism can be defined as an arrangement in a society where multiple smaller cultures assimilate in mainstream society but also maintain their cultural uniqueness without being homogenised by the dominant culture. The difference in cultural pluralism can be observed between homogeneous societies like Israel, Japan, South Korea which have only one dominant culture and … Read more
Three waves of feminism and Feminist ideologies and Discourses
“Feminism is not about making women stronger. Women are already strong. It is about changing the way the world perceives that strength”. – G.D. ANDERSON WHAT IS FEMINISM? It is a collection of movements and ideologies aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal economic, political and social rights for women. This includes seeking to … Read more
