Found 48 Articles for Sociology

Introduction Drug addiction is a significant problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug use and a solid physical and psychological dependence on the substance. Drug addiction can lead to physical and mental health issues, inability to form meaningful relationships, financial difficulties, and even death. The most common drugs of addiction are alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and depressants. When it comes to drug misuse, alcohol is far and away the most prevalent, and it may lead to a wide variety of health issues, both physically and mentally. It has ... Read More

Introduction Diaspora refers to dispersion of people from their homeland to host countries due to various reasons through migration. Studying diaspora is important because people have been migrating since centuries. Their experiences, hardships, political, social, economic and cultural engagements in both the homeland and host country should be investigated to understand their role as citizens of a nation or more than one nation. Research suggests that diasporic communities can largely contribute to nation-building through migration but it needs to be noted that migration studies and diasporic studies are two different genres. Bus for evacuating refugees in war torn ... Read More

Objectivity and Reflexivity Objectivity refers to the unbiased, neutral perspective of the researcher in conducting social science research. This means that the researcher strives to minimise personal biases and subjective perspectives to obtain results that are as accurate and neutral as possible. Objectivity is considered essential in social science research as it helps to eliminate the influence of personal biases and provide a clear understanding of the data collected. Reflexivity, on the other hand, refers to the process of reflecting on the researcher's own experiences, biases, and assumptions that may impact their research. It involves an awareness of how ... Read More

IntroductionIndian thinkers in the field of sociology identified determinants of the world to formulate definite theories for the well-being and growth of a society. Thinkers and philosophers like Max Weber, Almond, Blondel, and Maurice proposed theories based on western lifestyles and culture, which is contradictory to the development of Indian society and its nature. Hence various Indian sociologists came forward to culminate different aspects of Indian society and its diversity. For instance, Radhakamal Mukherjee formulated the thesis based on the ecology or ecosystem of a nation. Gandhi proposed the importance of rural development in the holistic development of a ... Read More

IntroductionPostcolonialism, poststructuralism, and postmodernism are the three most significant post-movements of the twentieth century. Our worldview has been moulded by the central ideas of these historical events. We owe a great deal to the influence of three distinct but related intellectual movements: postmodernism, poststructuralism, and postcolonialism on the structure of contemporary society. These movements have prompted us to reexamine long-held beliefs and have led to fresh insights into our world. Post-Modernism Postmodernism is defined by its rejection of conventional morality and ethics and its embrace of hedonism, materialism, and technological progress. It is also characterised by an ... Read More

Introduction Hermeneutics is a discipline concerned with the study of interpretation, explicitly interpreting the text and other forms of communication. Hermeneutics can be considered an umbrella term encompassing various interpretive traditions that have emerged throughout history. Diverse disciplines and intellectual movements have influenced the field of hermeneutics. It is a complex and multifaceted discipline that encompasses many philosophical and theoretical approaches. Understanding the meaning of written and spoken language is crucial because it has been used to uncover the hidden meanings and motivations often present in these things. History of Hermeneutics The origin of hermeneutics can be traced back to ... Read More

Introduction LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) is a community of different gender identities. The exclusion of this community from society begins with their houses. Parents are not ready to accept the individuality of their children, mainly because of social status. Their mental, social and physical life becomes miserable from childhood. But nowadays changes are seen in some families and organisations where they are supporting their rights. And this community is represented by a rainbow. Parents of this community have to mentally support their children rather than avoid them. What are the Problems and Challenges faced by the LGBT ... Read More

Introduction The term ‘Online Dating’ refers to the use of dating websites for finding potential romantic partners. These websites require the user to create their self-descriptive profiles which will help them to find potential partners. Hence, self-presentation and impression management plays important roles in finding potential partners online. According to selective self-presentation theory dating website users can make use of advanced technologies to control their image presentation and opinions. They can take the desired amount of time to build their profile with the help of their cognitive resources and create a strategic self-presentation of themselves. The image shows ... Read More

Introduction‘Black Lives Matter’ (BLM) campaign through social media not only shows the power of the campaign but also the power of social media. Social media has been an important tool for the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign from its very formation. An important feature of social media is that it is mostly and quite easily accessible. This makes these digital platforms a great space for people of cause to come together and organise a campaign or show solidarity for the same cause. This has been more evident during the Covid 19 lockdown when social distance was a norm. According ... Read More

IntroductionSocial change is unavoidable, contagious and multi-leveled. Change in one level of society will lead to change in another level. Similarly, change in one social institution will impact the functioning of other social institutions. In this era of globalisation and interconnected world, change is fast and easier. It is transforming every aspect of society and culture at a greater speed.In this background, the article will discuss some of the agents of social change. What Does Social Change mean? Change is an ongoing process. According to sociologists, social change is a process where various social institutions and structures undergo structural, ... Read More