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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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aesthetic concept and meaning
It is a philosophical branch which attracts one virtually. It is creating something which appeals to the human eye. It uses the nature of beauty, taste, and art. It is an epistemological perspective. The aesthetics are very subjective so the aesthetic value of anything differs from person to person. It depends on how the art…
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Authority – Meaning and Three types of Authority, Rational Legal Authority
Any person, party or organization that has the political power to take administrative decisions is known as the authority. In the hierarchy, it is at the top while other people obey them and their laws. The authority can also enforce obedience when the situation arises. It makes sure that the law and order are maintained…
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Abolitionism concept and meaning
Abolition in simple terms means to discard something. This is from where the term abolitionism was taken which is a movement to end any kind of slavery. Especially the African and Indian slave trade. It has got a historical significance. It also includes the abolition of capital punishment by an abolitionist. It does necessarily need…
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Anomie concept and meaning
It is “a condition in which society provides little moral guidance to individuals.” It is the fragmentation of either the society or community. Many times conflicts arise between the individual and the society due to which the individual distances itself from the society and in the society fail to give any moral guidance to the…
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Agrarian society: Meaning, History and Characteristics
Agrarian Society: The word agrarian means agriculture-related. And the society whose economy depends on the production of food crops and farmlands an agrarian society. How much the nation’s population depends on agriculture economically also define an agrarian society. It’s not that in this society all people engage themselves in agricultural practices, but majorly it is practised…
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Action theory concept and meaning
Action Theory: The theory was proposed by Talcott Parsons who was an American theorist, which stated that it is the theory of social action. It attempts to maintain positivism, which itself is a philosophical theory which states that knowledge is related to natural phenomena. It is a more systemic theory than positivism because Parson felt…