Author: Aakansha
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Anomie concept and meaning
It is “a condition in which society provides little moral guidance to individuals.” It is the fragmentation of either the society or community. Many times conflicts arise between the individual and the society due to which the individual distances itself from the society and in the society fail to give any moral guidance to the…
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Action theory concept and meaning
Action Theory: The theory was proposed by Talcott Parsons who was an American theorist, which stated that it is the theory of social action. It attempts to maintain positivism, which itself is a philosophical theory which states that knowledge is related to natural phenomena. It is a more systemic theory than positivism because Parson felt…
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Anarchism concept and meaning
The societies which are self-governed comprise of certain voluntary Institutions. Anarchism is a belief which advocates and intercedes these self-governed societies. It is the belief which proposes absence and abolition of hierarchy and authority in most forms. Some say it is a political philosophy while others have termed it as institutions which are based on…
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Addiction concept and meaning
Scientifically addiction is a brain disorder where the person cannot control himself from engaging into rewarding stimulus despite the adverse effects and harmful consequences. It is a psychological disorder where the mind loses its power and capacity to decide and function normally after a certain point. it is to anything can result to push one…
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Autocracy concept and meaning
Autocracy: It is a system which is part of the government where the power to run the government resides in the hands of a single person. Which means that the person is independent in taking the decisions and no external legal restrictions are put on him. It could be also termed as a dictatorship. In…
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Trauma concept and meaning
Trauma: It is a serious condition of the body caused due to injury mentally or because of violence. It is the toughest thing to be cured because the brain stops functioning properly and is too sensitive to overcome any serious negative experiences. Many times the person can’t be recovered because the brain gives up. It is…
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Toboo concept and Meaning
It is an inhibition or ban from something that is not accepted and regarded as worthy by the society to be followed. Certain bans are put to make sure that those particular things do not lead to the aversion of social customs or affect anyone emotionally in the society. It is like a prohibition to…