Parenting Styles and It’s Impact on Children

Abstract: The initial years of an individual’s life is considered to be one of the most important periods of development. It is said that those children are like sponges- they absorb everything. Parents are the primary contacts of children and thus, the manner in which a parent or caregiver interacts with a child has a … Read more

Understanding our society through Durkheim’s Division of Labour

Emile Durkheim, in his book ‘The Division of Labour in Society’; talks about the relationship between individuals and society and explores the division of labour as a function. The French sociologist observed how society has changed right from the primitive ages to the post-modern world. Published in 1893; the book is responsible for developing various … Read more

Environmental Sociology: Emergence, Theories, Scope, Contributions

Environmental sociology can be defined as the field of sociology that deals with the interactions of societies and their natural and built environments. Emergence of Environmental Sociology By the mid-1970s, sociologists had become aware and sensitized towards the reality of environmental issues. But this required a reappraisal of previously held sociological assumptions such as the … Read more