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The Shape of Urban Life in the Eyes of Sociology
If you were born millions of years ago, you would probably find yourself a group of people who hunt animals for their livelihood, a group where all the people have the same purpose in their lives. They all hunt animals, eat and collect whatever they need from the very same source. Now think, if you…
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15 Important Sociological Thinkers Quotes and Their Application
QUOTES OF 15 SOCIOLOGICAL THINKERS AND THEIR EXPLANATION AND APPLICATION IN DAILY LIFE Emile Durkheim Considered one of the most prominent figures of the functionalist perspective of sociological analysis, French sociologist Emile Durkheim is renowned for his efforts towards formalizing the field of sociology and establishing it in academia. He theorized some of the most…
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IS GENDER A SOCIAL CONSTRUCT? EXPLAINED
Synopsis: There has been a long-standing debate about whether a person’s gender is biologically-defined or ascribed to them based on social constructions. Feminist theory divides sex and gender into two distinct aspects of individuals’ identity, thereby separating the biological and the social. This article explains the difference between sex, or the biological, and gender, or…
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Sociology of Modern Risks – Risk Society!
Ulrick Beck (1944-2015) was an eminent German Sociologist of contemporary times. He is better known for his influential work entitled, ‘The Risk Society’ wherein he talked about the insecurities and risks produced by the late industrial society. Originally, this top-notch work was published in 1986 in German language and later on it got translated into…
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Top 20 Social Sciences Journals in the World: Impact Factors
Publishing an article or a research paper is a big deal for any individual. It comes with a lot of hard work and responsibility. The article introduces the significance of publishing your work in journals and also caters to the top 20 social sciences journals where you can publish your articles. It also highlights the…
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What is Social Gerontology? Scope, Importance, Examples
The article explains the meaning and scope of social gerontology and its significance in society. It also uses examples to explain different theories and perspectives on aging, such as disengagement theory, activity theory, and continuity theory. Later on, the article provides insight into the actions and steps taken by different countries for the elderly population…