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

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