Category: Sociology Dictionary
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Value Added Theory: Explained with Examples
The value-added theory recommends that for any social movement to emerge, certain determinants are necessary. This theory was developed by Neil Smelser and he proposed six determinants responsible for the development of a social movement. These six conditions, he believed, helped to give rise to collective behaviour. The first stage is that of structural conduciveness…
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Value Neutrality: Explained with Examples
The concept of value-neutrality was proposed by Max Weber. It refers to the duty and responsibility of the social researcher to overcome his personal biases while conducting any research. It aims to separate fact and emotion and stigmatize people less. It is not only important in sociology but outlines the basic ethics of many disciplines….
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What is SocioBiology ? Applications, Criticism and Examples
The discipline that studies the biological aspects of social behaviour among animals and humans scientifically and the way they evolve is known as sociobiology. It assumes social behaviour to have been resulting from evolution. So, it aims to study and explain the social behaviours within that context. The term emerged in the 1940s. However, only…
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Totalitarian Dictatorship: Meaning and Short Notes
Totalitarianism is that political theory adopted by that government which prohibits other opposition parties, even individual opposition to the state. This form of government leaves no room for individual freedom; all the aspects of individual life are subordinated to the state’s authority. Totalitarian dictators exercise an extremely high degree of control over both public and…
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What is Popular Culture: Overview
In simple words, popular culture can be understood as a set of cultural products, practices, beliefs, and objects dominating society. It affects and influences the people it comes across towards these sets of objects or beliefs. From music to dance, movies, literature, fashion, it encompasses everything that is believed and consumed by the majority of…
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Sociology of Religion: Short Notes on Witchcraft
The history of the existence of witchcraft is far extending. It was there in different cultures, present, past, and in ancient as well as modern and advanced cultures. Due to its variation across different cultures and societies, it is hard to define it precisely. It is often thought of as the practice of using spiritual…
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What is Upward Mobility: Meaning, Types and Examples
Our society is often divided into various social strata. Upward mobility refers to the movement of individuals, families, or any other categories of people from one social level or stratum to a higher one. Due to this movement, the social status of people involved in the movement, improve along with the change in their social…