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Why Are People Not Reading Books Anymore?
Exploring the Decline in Book Reading in the Digital Age Reading habits have changed since knowledge has become more and more accessible. The increase of digital technology in our lives is one of the major reasons as to why people nowadays don’t read. Fewer people pick up a book to read day by day in…
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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 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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Theories of the Family and Social Change – AS & A Level Notes
Synopsis: This article provides an overview of the some of the theories of family and social change. It explores the roles of family through different sociological perspectives (Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism) and explores the changing patterns of family relations and other social institutions such as marriage and divorce. Introduction In sociology, a family is…
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What is Modernization? Causes, Importance, Pros and Cons
Change is the only constant in the society and ‘Modernization’ is a continuous process that depicts social change. This process deals with the modern ways of life by adoption of modern values so that people could adapt to the changing society. Modernization could be equated with the development of science and technology that has remarkably…
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Hidden In The Shadows by A.D Vancise – Book Review
Hidden in the shadows is a marvelous thriller story authored by A.D Vancise. The story has been weaved in such a manner that would keep the readers engrossed to the last to know how the story ends. The story revolve around themes like power, conspiracy, love, hatred, sacrifice, evil as well as pure intentions of…
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The Chamar Artisans: Industrialization, Skills and Social Mobility: Book Review
The Chamar Artisans: Industrialization, Skills and Social Mobility 1986 by Satish Kumar Sharma (Author) A brief abstract of the book The Chamars, who are the main subject of the book, have traditionally indulged in works like leather tanning, shoemaking, and dealing with the carcasses of dead animals in the village community, which is related to their hereditary…
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Inside ‘Squeeze Plays’ with Jeffrey Marshall: The Author’s Perspectives, Learnings, and Inspirations
We recently had the pleasure of interviewing author Jeffrey Marshall about his latest novel, “Squeeze Plays.” With a background in financial journalism, Marshall expertly weaves a tale of power, wealth, and corruption in the high stakes world of New York finance. His ability to create complex characters and craft compelling storylines makes Marshall’s work a…
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What is Migration: Causes, Characteristics, Types and Effects
Migration refers to the process of moving from one place to another for reasons like seeking economic opportunities, political persecution, environmental factory, terrorism so on and so forth. This article will deal with a detailed explanation of migration, its causes, characteristics, types and effects. Ever since the beginning of time, humanity has been on the…