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Category: Sociology Concepts

  • Utopianism or Utopia Meaning & Definition

    The term utopia is defined as something where everything is perfect. In sociology, the concept is used with reference to the societies where every there is no conflict and known as ideal society.  The word ‘utopia’ was derived from a novel by Thomas Moore titled ‘utopia’. It refers to the imaginary island called Utopia, where…

  • What is Social Crime or Social Bandit

    social crime or social bandit. The term social bandit was invented by Eric Hobsbawm.  Social bandit is one of the most important issues regarding the social disorder. Firstly people need to be aware of its consequences, in terms of religion and law. Once people are aware of its consequences, there is likely to a reduction….

  • What is narcissism? Definition and Explanation

    The term ‘narcissism’ which is quite a common personality disorder these days derives its origin from Greek mythology character Narcissus. Narcissus was the son of river god Cephissus and beautiful nymph Liriope. He was a handsome young hunter hailing from Thespiae but, was pompous in nature and was blinded by his love for himself. Once…

  • Modernity Definition,Explanation and Examples

    With the Enlightenment Project that followed the French revolution came a host of new ideas. Ideas that changed the way the world was perceived in all walks of life. Science, art, technology, literature- everything was turned around and made up in a new way. This upheaval of age-old traditions and practices to give space to…

  • Plato – Biography, philosophy, Works, Contribution

    Plato was said to be an ancient Greek philosopher. he studied Socrates also he was a teacher of Aristotle and he found the academy. He authored philosophical works of unparalleled influences. He influenced many of the writers or researchers such as Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Pythagoreans. There have been many controversies for Plato’s work as it…

  • NGO’s : Introduction, History, Role, functions, Importance

    NGO’s are bodies which function free from the control of governmental control. These are said to be nonprofit governmental bodies which work for the welfare of societies. They act as a mediator between society and government. When some issues are not solved or reached to the government NGO’s play an important role in conveying these…

  • Sources of News in Journalism and Importance of News Sources

    Anything that provides news information for a period of time is said to be a news source. News sources can be a moving person or still documents. Such as people who have witnessed the crime would come to the news source or documents found at the suicide crime spot would be considered as a news…