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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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The Research Process and Stages of Social Research
Social research is the act of gathering data that can help a person to answer questions about the various aspects of society. These questions can be generalized, or very specific in terms of the problems. The research methods, such as surveys and experiments have a major impact on society through their findings. They are increasingly…
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How to Publish Your First Journal Article and Get it Published
If you are a student in college and were perplexed by journal papers, you are not alone. Most students in physical science colleges or social science colleges are initially daunted by the task of writing a journal paper, let alone getting them published. However, do not worry, we have got you covered. Roughly speaking, there…
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Women’s role in Agriculture and Effects of Globalization and Industrial agriculture
Food is a universal requirement for humankind. This makes Agriculture an important source of livelihood for a majority of people worldwide as well as a sector related to the fundamental right to food and nutrition. The food chain as a whole is gendered. From preserving the seed, planting of crops to producing and processing food,…
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Sigmund Freud: Biography and Contributions to Psychology
Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist born on the 6th of May in 1856. Freud is best known for his works in the field of psychology and sociology where he deduced a method which would change the study of psychology. He named the method psychoanalysis, which was a clinically proven method for treating psychopathology through…
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Relations and Tensions – India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan
Introduction: The complexity of the trilateral relationship is a very interesting and hard-hitting reality to fathom. India and Pakistan became independent in 1947 whereas Afghanistan has been formed since 1709. In the recent past, it can be seen that Afghanistan has had a very troubled history dealing with terrorism and various invading forces. The Afghans…
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Radhakamal Mukherjee’s Biography and Contributions
Radhakamal Mukherjee along with his colleagues D.P. Mukherji and G.S. Ghurye are considered the pioneers of in sociology of India. Radhakamal Mukherjee’s contribution made Lucknow one of the leading centers of social science studies. Radhakamal Mukherjee was greatly influenced by the works of Comte, Herbert Spencer, Lester Ward, Bagehot, Hobhouse, and Giddings. His encounter of…