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Sociology: Politics and Society: Sociological theories of power. Power is defined as strength or the capacity to control. In sociology
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Relevance: Sociology: Population policy and family planning. Emerging issues: ageing, sex ratios, child and infant mortality, reproductive health. Theoretical perspective Major
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Continue readingCases of rape and harassment of women have increased; total heinous crimes down
Sociology: violence against women NEWS IN SHORT: Cases of rape and harassment of women in the national capital have increased
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Why are young women killing themselves in Kerala? Sociology: paper I: Sociological thinkers: Emile Durkheim: Suicide Paper II: Violence against
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