Category: Academic Writing
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CHALLENGING THE DICHOTOMY: A CRITICAL INSPECTION OF DURKHEIM’S SACRED-PROFANE BINARY
Abstract Emile Durkheim remains one of the greatest towering figures in the study of Sociology till date. Not only sociology of religion, his concept of the sacred-profane binary as the fundamental element of religion remains part of the curriculum of sociological theory itself in many places. His conception of sacred things as those set apart…
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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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Sociological Analysis of Competitive Exams in India
“If meritocracy is an aspiration, those who fall short can always blame the system;but if meritocracy is a fact, those who fall short are invited to blame themselves” – Michael Sandel, Professor of Political Philosophy at Harvard University(famous for his work and course on Justice) From UPSC to NEET to JEE, the competitive exams are…
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How to Write a Book Summary: Explained With Examples
Writing a summary is not only a way of synthesizing in a few pages the main content of a book, but also a very useful exercise to capture the most essential theoretical and/or methodological aspects of an author’s work. Doing good social science involves, among many other things, having the ability to clearly and faithfully…
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Preparing for UGC NET SOCIOLOGY? Here is a Step by Step Guide!
After the completion of a master’s degree in Sociology, many aspire to contribute to the field either by imparting knowledge to others through lectureship/assistant professorship or through research. If you are looking at either of these two ways to move forward in your career trajectory, the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is…
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WEBER’S VIEWS ON ECONOMY AND RELIGION
Max Weber’s view on economy and religion can be understood through his work “The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism” (1904/1930). According to him, religious ideas, beliefs and values has a major role in the economy of any society. He believed that economy is led by religion. While doing so he studied the Calvinist…
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Writing an Essay Fast and Well: A Guide
Have you ever been in a situation where you were required to submit an essay but had only a few hours at hand? If you are in college, the chances are that such occasions arise more than often, the deadlines are tight and there are not one but at times many essays due in the…