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THE COMPARATIVE METHOD IN SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The purpose of comparative method in social anthropology is to study varieties of form of social life and to understand human social phenomena. Franz Boas delineated two methods in the study of anthropology. First, was to reconstruct the history which means to understand the past and reconstructing theories in present. Second, was comparison of social…
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Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide
Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…
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Interview with Assistant Professor Katie Durante, University of Utah, Department of Sociology
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Integrity, light-hearted, responsible 2. Can you discuss some of your key findings regarding racial and ethnic inequality in the criminal legal system and how it has evolved over the years? One of the areas of research I focus on is racial…
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Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
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How To Apply Sociology In Everyday Life: Explained Real Examples
Sociology is the study of society through many theoretical perspectives. The most important lesson of sociology is that society is not an external object to be studied. Instead, all of us are active members of society and constantly influence it. Thus, sociology can be applied in everyday life by all members of society. This article…
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Book Review- ‘Requiem for the Rooster’ by Mark Howen
What does it take to speak truth to power in a corrupt society? What role does our family play in shaping us as citizens? How important is it to self-introspect and examine our life choices for the collective good? Mark Howen’s Requiem for the Rooster is a suspenseful thriller that dwells deeply into these serious…
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Is Online Tutoring as Effective as In-Person?
If you are looking for tutoring services, and confused about which one is better online or in-person tutoring, you are at right place. Online tutoring is in trend nowadays, and in-person tutoring a traditional way. Online tutoring being more convenient and flexible offers variety of programmes and schedules with many offers while as in-person tutoring…
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BOOK REVIEW: BENEATH THE MAIZE
Are you someone who enjoys thrillers and mysteries? Books where there is a chain of disappearances, all with a pattern usually connected to a serial killer on the run. Or movies and documentaries where a specific spot witnesses vanishings, and they tie it to the presence of aliens. If these plots intrigue you, Stephen Goldhahn’s…
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Mastering Life’s Lessons: An Interview with John Augillard III
Short Bio: John Augillard III is an author, social worker, educator, communications trainer and life coach with over 20 years of experience working with teens, adults, marriages, businesses, and families. He has received numerous awards for service in the community as an educator and coach including several Teacher of the Month awards and various schools….
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An interview with Teri Brown, Author of Daughters of Green Mountain Gap
Short Bio: Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity. Not letting 2020 get the best of…