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What is Racism? 4 Types of Racism- Explained with Examples
When an individual’s race is the grounds for any form of oppression, the resulting actions are ‘racist’ in nature. When this oppression or prejudice is widespread and targeted at particular ethnic groups, it is referred to as ‘Racism’. This is not to be confused with discrimination, specifically because oppression takes into account power – wherein…
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International Migration brings Economic gains. What benefits of migration have India enjoyed so far? Does Migration reduce cultural cohesion? What are the broad 21st-century observations?
Throughout human history, migration from one’s country has had numerous notions, not only in the migrant’s society but also in the country that is hosting the migrant. There are a plethora of reasons for people to migrate, some positive and unfortunately, some negative. Positive reasons for migration could include economic reasons like job opportunities, reduced…
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The Churning of a Caste: A sociological review of Manthan
Manthan or “The Churning” is a 1976 Hindi film that provides a fictional narrative of the formation of Amul in India and the ushering of the White Revolution. The film was financed by over half a million farmers who donated Rs. 2 each and became India’s first crowdfunded film, this story of the might of…
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Beyond Workplace Surveillance & Intrusion: A contemporary culture perspective on Well-Being @ Work through Augusto Boal’s Theatre of The Oppressed
While sipping my morning cuppa, I chanced upon an intriguing article (Khaira, March 4, 2020) published in an online journal sometime back, which spoke of sanitation workers in Chandigarh who are compelled to wear GPS trackers as part of a ‘Human Efficiency Tracking System’. The wearable tracker registers the movement of the worker by geo-fencing their…
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Sociological Theories of Entrepreneurship (Summary) : Examples
The field of entrepreneurship can be traced back to the industrial revolution, where entrepreneurial activity marked the rise of innovation, eventually promoting social change all over the world. This article will discuss the sociological perspective on entrepreneurship as a whole by analyzing two major approaches, a) Classical Approach and b) the Modern Approach. The classical…
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The Sociology of Shopping Malls: Analysis and Summary
Abstract- Shopping malls are a very important type of public space, especially in urban cities, for various reasons. They serve a variety of social effects and involve a range of sociological concepts. This article expands on how they aid cultural imperialism and globalization as well as provide a source of recreation and pleasure for their…