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Category: Economic Sociology

  • Dalit Capitalism: A Brief History

    With the advent of globalisation and new economies of desire, when the Indian subcontinent witnessed the process of nation-building and emerging capitalism, caste became a prominent subject of discussion for scholars, historians and activists. Legally and politically, the historically marginalised communities who formed the bulk of Indian proletariats were gradually claiming their spaces and rights….

  • Economic Sociology: Origin, Development,Theories, and Concepts

    As introduced and defined by Durkheim and Weber, ‘economic sociology’ refers to “the application of frames of reference, variables and explanatory models of sociology to that of complex of activities which is concerned with the production, distribution, exchange, and consumption of scarce goods and services.” In simpler words, economic sociology can be defined as “the…

  • Consumerism: Meaning, Importance, Examples & Overview

    Consumerism: Human beings always keep the money as secondary when there is a desire to acquire material possessions whatever the financial situation is. Consumption, as we all know is one of the activities of the economy without which industrialisation cannot be achieved. But, when we consider society engaging in the consumption of goods, we cannot…

  • Claude Levi Strauss: Biography, Theory & Structuralism

    In this article, we would look into the life and contribution of Claude Levi-Strauss in the field of Anthropology and Philosophy. Along with Franz Boas and James G. Frazer, he is considered to be the ‘Father of modern Anthropology’. He is accredited for changing the perception of the Western world about culture and civilization. To…

  • A Complete Information about Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi

    A brief history of the Akshardham Temple at Delhi: The Akshardham Temple complex (also known as AT complex) was constructed by the Bochasanwari Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) in the year 2005. The BAPS is a subgroup of the Swaminarayan movement lead by Bhagwan Swaminarayan as a part of the Bhakti traditions. Swaminarayan, having…

  • Consumer Rights under the Consumer Protection Act, India

    The main idea behind this enactment act is to protect the consumers from all ongoing unfair trading and malpractices in the market. Almost all the commercial organization are well versed and well trained with the market condition so surely they are in the good dominating condition and use it to take the adventure of the consumer. To…

  • Tribal Sub-Plan Approach (TSP): Objectives, Programs, Issues and Suggestions

    The Tribal Sub-Plan is a plan or a strategy that was introduced by the government to ensure the socio-economic development of the Tribal people of India. It is a part of the annual plan of a state or UT ( Union Territory). The funds that are given under Tribal Sub Plan are in proportion with…