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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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Citizenship and Globalization: Short Question and Answers
(a) Write Short Notes on Citizenship and Globalization Citizenship is defined as the legal status of membership in a state. A modern state provides certain rights to the citizens and expects citizens to perform specific duties. In ‘Citizenship and social class,’ TH Marshall analyzed citizenship development as a development of civil, political, and social rights…
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“Durkheim was not the first thinker to attempt to make sociology a science.” Critically examine.
Durkheim is credited with establishing the functionalist school of sociology. Through his work on ‘suicide’’ social facts,’ ‘division of labour’ and ‘religion’ he sought to refute any psychological, biological, or metaphysical explanations for social phenomena. Thus, he sought to establish sociology as a positive science. However, he was not the first to make this endeavour….
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How to Sociologically review a Song: Explained with Examples
As you get trained as a sociologist, you cannot help but look at the world critically. You begin to question things in your everyday life, view things from a fresh lens, and achieve a better understanding of the deep functioning of society. Many things that we do every day play a vital role in forming…
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How to Make a Sociology PowerPoint Presentation (PPT): Examples
How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation as a student of Sociology In the theoretical world of sociology filled with texts, presentations bring a breath of fresh air in this discipline. Even though theories cannot be left behind, using PowerPoint presentations as a pedagogical tool introduces a new way to look at theoretical concepts. Through this…
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Sociology Important Quiz Questions and Answers
Here are a few important sociology quiz questions for competitive and entrance examinations. According to Marx, the worker is a slave of his object when: Labour is his/her source of creativity and he can use it to the maximize his potential The worker enjoys working at the factory and uses it to maximize his/her potential…