Found 48 Articles for Sociology

Introduction Religious practices include things like going to church, praying, wearing religious clothing or symbols, displaying religious artifacts, adhering to certain dietary restrictions, using preaching or other forms of religious expression, and refraining from certain actions. An old Women on the banks of the holy Ganges river in Varanasi, India, praying and performing Hindu religious rituals. Photo taken on: October 27th, 2008. Sociologists describe religion as a structured set of ethical precepts relating to sacred objects and laws governing the behavior of followers who make up a spiritual community. The motivation of the individual, not the nature of ... Read More

Introduction The term "social stratification" refers to the practise of categorising members of a society into distinct groups based on their socioeconomic status. It's a cornerstone of every society and has profound effects on people's daily lives. Layers of individuals make up society, and those at different levels of the social pyramid receive unequal shares of the pie. The wealthiest members of society make up the upper tiers of society's stratification system. The lower tiers of our society are made up of other groups of individuals who have increasingly fewer resources. Kings and subjects, lords and serfs, the wealthy ... Read More

Introduction A sociological or Social Network is a model in which social actors interact with each other. It describes a set of methods which helps in analysing different types of social structures and theories explaining different patterns in those structures. Social network and its study emerged from social psychology, sociology and later involved statistics. Definition Social networks have been defined by Dennis Marsden as a “structure of social relationships linking social actors”. Social networks are built through relationships among human beings. These relationships create connections among people and these connections help in mapping and creating people’s experiences with each ... Read More

IntroductionIn a democratic government system, people are directly involved in decision-making. In your surroundings, you must have seen some groups, institutions, and organizations that have a common objective. Sometimes these groups, institutions, and organizations take initiative to resolve problems. Political parties are also such a kind of social organization. But political parties are groups of people whose aim is complete elections to hold power. Sometimes some groups of people try to influence the decisions of the government by putting pressure on them, those are known as pressure groups. Bureaucracy is a type of organization formed to execute administrative tasks ... Read More

Introduction Modernization is a vast and mixed concept or idea, or it is considered an ideological concept. Modernization can be described as a process or procedure linked with the broad changes that took place or have occurred in society, specifically, cultural, economic, political, and social changes. It demonstrates significant breaks from conventional society. It is an idea before its implementation or a process. Since it is an idea, so there is no unity or accordance between social scientists or experts on its meaning and explanation. The concept or idea of modernization, rise or emerged as a description of how ... Read More

IntroductionThe use of websites for stalking, intimidating, harming, or disgracing a target is known as “media harassment, ” sometimes known as “online bullying.” Abuse in the digital realm, ranging from slander to death threats, has been there since the beginning of the internet, and it's just getting worse. Despite the many advantages of the internet, the concept of cybercrime has grown in breadth as its usage has become more commonplace. What defines Social Media Harassment? Online abuse and harassment, primarily through social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, etc., is known as social media harassment. Posting rumours, threats, sexual ... Read More

Introduction Karl Marx's view on Labour and society is how the infrastructure determines the superstructure, and Durkheim's view is about the division of labour to upgrade the economy. Marx explained the nature of labour determines the standard of each individual. In the division of labour, the labour puts so much effort into the product that in return the capitalist gains more profit. He classifies society into ancient, feudal and capitalist societies. Durkheim identifies society in two forms, Mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity. He explains how each work needs to be divided among the specialised category people to get a better ... Read More

Introduction Intergenerational marriages have been common for as long as records have been kept, often resulting from both romantic attraction and the need to alleviate financial hardship. The age gap between partners can have a substantial effect on some relationships. Still, others may place more weight on the factors that make them compatible than they do on the age difference. What is an Intergenerational Marriage? An intergenerational marriage is one in which the bride and groom's ages differ by more than a decade and a half. Intergenerational marriages typically come with several difficulties, but much like any other marriage, ... Read More

Introduction An organisation that has established guidelines for personnel to follow is referred to as a formal organisation. For instance, a nurse might spend several years employed by the same official employer, a hospital. On the other side, an organisation that prioritises establishing social networks and relationships is referred to be an informal organisation. For example, remodelling your house or fixing your car. Description-The organization of work refers to the work process and the organizational practices that influence job design. What is the Formal Organization of Work? A formally organized work environment has been carefully thought out, created, and ... Read More

Introduction One of the major or important characteristics or symbols of a developing country is that the people of the country are having a positive attitude or thinking towards a change, which means whether they are ready to accept the changes or not. The world is changing today every going second and as a result how we see the changes defines our quality of life and the progress or development of our society. Social change means how our attitudes, customs, beliefs, and values changes with the changes in science, technology, politics, and other various elements in society. And ... Read More