Author: Monsoon Rupam
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Media Representation and Effects – AS & A level Sociology Notes
This article deals with the understanding of the concept of media representation and the effect it has upon the society. The article proceeds with observing how the axes of social division like class, ethnicity, gender, age are represented by media. The models of media effects are also discussed in the article along with understanding how…
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An Interview with Terry Lee Caruthers, Author of Vivie’s Secret
Recently, we interviewed author Terry Lee Caruthers about her book – Vivie’s Secret 1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Compassionate / Tenacious / Fair-minded 2. As a reviewer of your book, I felt emotionally connected to the story, especially with Vivie. The story ends with the…
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Relevance of Max Weber in the Contemporary Times – Essay
Max Weber, without any doubt is an indelible thinker in Sociology who entered into the field through law and became one of the founding fathers of the discipline. The world celebrates his work till date as his theories and concepts has a deep imprint in the interpretation of the society. Weber’s works are crystal clear…
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Media: Ownership and control of media – AS and A Level Notes
Media is a universal channel of sending and receiving information since time immemorial. There are a lot of aspects related to media that has kept it relevant so far by exposing it to the fruit of technology. This paper will deal with media to understand its journey from traditional media to new media, theories of…
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What is Modernization? Causes, Importance, Pros and Cons
Change is the only constant in the society and ‘Modernization’ is a continuous process that depicts social change. This process deals with the modern ways of life by adoption of modern values so that people could adapt to the changing society. Modernization could be equated with the development of science and technology that has remarkably…
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Hidden In The Shadows by A.D Vancise – Book Review
Hidden in the shadows is a marvelous thriller story authored by A.D Vancise. The story has been weaved in such a manner that would keep the readers engrossed to the last to know how the story ends. The story revolve around themes like power, conspiracy, love, hatred, sacrifice, evil as well as pure intentions of…
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10 Pros and Cons of Technology in Society
Technology is a great gift of science to human society that has made life easier and more comfortable than ever expected. Technology has made our lives so easy that we can’t imagine living without it for a single second. Human beings depend upon technology for every little thing, and their present and future is all…