Gender and Sex as a social construct Sociology Honours Gender Gender is a perception created by humans depending upon the practices of their community, the demands of time, and the need to adapt oneself to circumstances. We use the word ‘gender’ so frequently that we … Read more

Max Weber – Social Action Sociology Honours Max Weber Max Weber is a German thinker who excelled in the fields of Sociology, Political economy, Philosophy, and Law. He made path-breaking contribution to the subject of Sociology, and is, therefore, revered by students of Sociology around … Read more

Rules of Marriage Sociology Honours Most traditional societies observe certain rules and conventions while performing marriages. This is not so in modern western societies where young men and women choose their life partners as per their choice. Endogamy and exogamy are the two main rules … Read more

Agrarian economy Sociology When the main economic activity of a country is centered around agriculture, and animal farming, we call that country’s economy as ‘agrarian economy’. Generally, these countries lag behind in industries, and services. So, a large part of their GDP comes from agriculture. … Read more

Dominant caste system in India Sociology This is something so typically Indian. It’s a scourge that has caused immense misery to millions of people over centuries. The Brahmins are at the top of the caste hierarchy, lording over other castes. Their treatment of the Dalits … Read more

Globalisation Sociology 1. Meaning of Globalisation When trade, commerce and culture move around seamlessly across boundaries of nations, we say ‘globalization’ has begun. It facilitates free exchange of intellectual ideas, products and services and technologies among nations. It promotes Foreign Direct Investment in poorer countries … Read more

Rural Sociology Sociology How and where it originated Rural Sociology as related to American society: As a branch of Sociology, Rural Sociology came to be studied in depth in the United States. As is well-known, America, as we see it today, was created by European … Read more

Village community – Meaning and Types Sociology Meaning Villages are the building blocks of the social fabric of India. This is true because, more than half of India’s population lives in villages. Villages are well-knit, more or less self sufficient units that remain immune to … Read more