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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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A Dalit Woman’s Dues: Oppression in Inter-Caste Marriages
Abstract Arguably at the lowest rung of the established social hierarchy, Dalit women are often forced to endure extreme trials and tribulations. Their troubles manifest themself even when they supposedly gain upward social mobility, marrying into a caste that is higher than them. With more educational and socio-economic opportunities than ever before, there has been…
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Sociology Podcast 101: How to Start? Steps, Ideas, Equipment, Example
Sociology Podcast 101 In today’s time and era, the mediums for knowledge generation are not limited to text. Multiple pedagogical tools are now emerging in the area of education. One of the most successful examples of this alternative method is the use of an audio-visual medium to teach. With the onset of Covid-19, these mediums…
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Normalising Commercial Female-centric Films
Through the analysis of Jyothika’s Jackpot Relevance of female-centric Films Female-centric films can be understood as films that follow the lives of women. Recently, the term has come to mean a film with a female lead and a heavy, touching message. These movies are important in our society as they portray empowered women who can…
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Power and Emancipation: Karl Marx and Michel Foucault
Power is crucial in structuring society. The definition of power, its nature and its impacts on society has been expounded by many social theorists. This paper evaluates the notion of power and domination as described by two key social theorists, Karl Marx and Michel Foucault. Marx’s and Foucault’s notions of power bear huge differences, probably…
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Sociology Tuitions – Apply for Online Teaching & Hire Online Tutors
Depth of knowledge in one click within the comfort of home – Online Tuitions Sociology Group is delighted to announce its new endeavour with all our trusted readers! Until now, communication between you and us has been via the textual medium. However, it is going to change soon. We are excited to inform everyone that…