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Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide
Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…
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THE COMPARATIVE METHOD IN SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The purpose of comparative method in social anthropology is to study varieties of form of social life and to understand human social phenomena. Franz Boas delineated two methods in the study of anthropology. First, was to reconstruct the history which means to understand the past and reconstructing theories in present. Second, was comparison of social…
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Interview with Assistant Professor Katie Durante, University of Utah, Department of Sociology
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Integrity, light-hearted, responsible 2. Can you discuss some of your key findings regarding racial and ethnic inequality in the criminal legal system and how it has evolved over the years? One of the areas of research I focus on is racial…
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Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
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How To Apply Sociology In Everyday Life: Explained Real Examples
Sociology is the study of society through many theoretical perspectives. The most important lesson of sociology is that society is not an external object to be studied. Instead, all of us are active members of society and constantly influence it. Thus, sociology can be applied in everyday life by all members of society. This article…
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Periyar E.V. Ramasamy: Biography, Achievements, Books
PERIYAR E.V. RAMASAMY: A person’s personality is described by his/her interests, activities and most importantly his social roles. Usually, our traits are best explained by public support that we gain in our lifetime. Erode Venkatappa Ramasamy (17 September 1879 – 24 December 1973) is one of those legends who supported good for his people and…
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Differences between Religion and Science
Religion and science are the two crucial elements of human life. They don’t refer to the same thing and are different from one another in several ways. This article intends to talk about this difference and help you understand it better. Religion: The word ‘religion’ was derived from the Latin word ‘religionem’ which refers to…
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Shehla Rashid: Biography, Works, Politics & Controversies!
Shehla Rashid Shora is a famous activist from Jammu & Kashmir. She is also a politician who was formerly associated with the Jammu & Kashmir People’s Movement (JKPM). She was the Vice-President of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) in the academic year of 2015-16 as the nominee of the All India Students’ Association….
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Best Websites/Blogs of UPSC Toppers: IAS and IPS Officers & Books
The UPSC, which is considered one of the toughest examinations in the world, is indeed not a cakewalk. But some persistence, dedication, and discipline can help one crack the exam. Almost every single UPSC aspirant goes through the success stories of toppers, their reading lists, their preparations as well as their experiences. Here is to…
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Ranganayakamma feminist-Marxist writer: Biography and Books
Ranganayakamma is a famous Telugu Feminist-Marxist novelist and short story writer. She has penned about 15 novels and 70 stories to date. She also wrote many essays. She is very well-known for her version of Ramayana that she wrote in Telugu. She has been writing since 1955. Her stories emphasize the equality of women and…
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Five Year Plans of India (Summary): Objectives, Achievements, Failures
Five Year Plans in India: Preparing for our future through planning is a crucial landmark whether at a personal level or national level. The social life of a person always depends on various planning schemes. Social and economic planning gives a way to policymakers to improve prevailing conditions in a society. This process is incomplete…