Relevance: Sociology: Religion and society What is Religion Revivalism? Religious revivalism is term applied to mass movements which are
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Introduction to Culture
Relevance: Sociology Are there rules for eating at McDonald’s? Generally, we do not think about rules in a fast food
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Relevance: Sociology Imagine that you are sitting in a theater, watching a film. The movie opens with the heroine sitting
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Relevance: Sociology Why in news? Between 2016 and 2018, nearly 10,000 students committed suicide every year in India, data tabled
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Relevance: Sociology In contrast to Marx, Emile Durkheim spent a good part of his intellectual career studying religion. Concentrating particularly
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Relevance: Sociology: Religion and Society Religious revivalism is term applied to mass movements which are based upon intense religious upheaval.
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Relevance: Sociology The phenomenon known as Facebook was designed specifically for students. Whereas earlier generations wrote notes in each other’s
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Relevance: Sociology The cult The concept of “cult” was introduced into sociology in 1932 by American sociologist Howard P. Becker as an expansion of
Continue readingMaking Connection: Sociological Perspectives on Food Consumption
Relevance: Sociology: Making Connections: Sociology in the Real World Farming and Locavores The consumption of food is a commonplace, daily
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Relevance: Sociology How different individual responds to various social forces? When sociologist Nathan Kierns spoke to his friend Ashley (a
Continue readingEducation in India: Key Initiatives in Education
Relevance: Prelims level: Education Quality Upgradation and Inclusive Programme G.S paper II: Mains: Highlights the key Reforms in School Education
Continue readingYojana Summary: Issues and challenges in Cybersecurity
Relevance: G.S paper III: Cybersecurity; Essay; & sociology Paper II: visions of Social changes in India Introduction: The world we
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Relevance: Sociology What is a Sects? A sect is a subgroup of a religious, political or philosophical belief system, usually an offshoot
Continue readingYojana Summary: Global Synergy in Higher Education
Yojana Summary: Global Synergy in Higher Education Relevance: Mains: G.S paper II: Education; G.S paper I: Society and Social Issues;
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How Do Working Moms Impact Society? Relevance: Sociology: Social Stratification & Mobility, Work & Economic Life, Kinship System,Social Change What
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