Category: Functionalism
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Comparison of Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives
Sociology is a branch of social science that scientifically studies the human society, human behavior and social interactions. In sociology the three main theoretical perspectives are functionalism, conflict perspective or Marxian perspective and symbolic interactionism perspective. In this article, we will explore the two key theoretical perspectives used in sociology and how they help us…
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Gandhism and Marxism: Similar Objectives, Different Principles
Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx Through the Lens of B.R. Ambedkar Mahatma Gandhi and Karl Marx, the two great philosophers of all time, as referred to by many people and prominent scholars, had both conflicting as well as mutual narratives and ideologies that have greatly shaped world politics. This article will majorly focus on the…
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Forms and Functions- Slavery, Estate and Caste systems
Many sociologists have said in their research work that society has its basic parts, which should work in a set pattern so that social harmony is always at peace. People have their own needs, and they behave in a manner that can be beneficial to every aspect or key element of society. Society is always…
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Bronislaw Malinowski biography and Contributions
Polish-born social anthropologist Bronislaw Kaspar Malinowski 1884-1942 who started his career or training in 1910 based in England. He is considered to be one of the most important anthropologists of the 20th century. His methodological innovations and scientific activities he became one of the finest contributors to the speculative anthropology in the field modern science…