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  • Theories of the Family and Social Change – AS & A Level Notes

    Synopsis: This article provides an overview of the some of the theories of family and social change. It explores the roles of family through different sociological perspectives (Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism) and explores the changing patterns of family relations and other social institutions such as marriage and divorce. Introduction             In sociology, a family is…

  • A Closer Look at the Changes in India’s Juvenile Justice Act Post the Nirbhaya Case – Is It a Step Forward or Backward?

    The Nirbhaya case of 2012 shook the entire nation and caused outrage at the injustice of the situation. It sparked a nationwide campaign for stricter laws and harsher punishments for those who committed such heinous crimes. As a result, the Juvenile Justice Act of India was amended in 2015, with the aim of providing better…

  • Neo-colonialism in Africa: The cases of China and Iran

    Neo-colonialism is a term used to describe the practices of colonialism that persist in formerly colonized countries through the means of economics, society and religion. Several concepts can be used to explain neocolonialism. It owes much of its thinking to Marxism, which refers to the unequal power relations between former colonies and colonizing nations. It…

  • Sociology of Modern Risks – Risk Society!

    Ulrick Beck (1944-2015) was an eminent German Sociologist of contemporary times. He is better known for his influential work entitled, ‘The Risk Society’ wherein he talked about the insecurities and risks produced by the late industrial society. Originally, this top-notch work was published in 1986 in German language and later on it got translated into…

  • Top 20 Social Sciences Journals in the World: Impact Factors

    Publishing an article or a research paper is a big deal for any individual. It comes with a lot of hard work and responsibility. The article introduces the significance of publishing your work in journals and also caters to the top 20 social sciences journals where you can publish your articles. It also highlights the…

  • Sociology of Language: Theories and Examples

    Synopsis: This article explores the cultural significance of language in society. The article then discusses language as a form of cultural capital and the ways in which different groups of people experience language, as well as how language influences quality of life. Finally, the article discusses ways in which marginalized communities empower themselves through reclaiming…

  • Sociology of Indian Daily Soaps

    Television plays a significant part in entertaining the masses yet it also goes beyond being mere form of entertainment, for it can help bring social changes in society. Nonetheless, the social changes might be positive as well as negative. India, has the world’s largest television system, here, serials not just serve as the mode of…