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Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society: A Sociological Perspective

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Race and Slavery Stratification: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Jajmani System in Traditional Indian Society The traditional Indian society was largely agrarian, community-oriented, and structured around caste-based interdependence. Within this social fabric, the Jajmani system emerged as a crucial institution that governed the economic and social relationships among various castes. It functioned as a form of hereditary patron-client relationship that ensured economic … Read more

Social and Cultural Relations in Village Community: A Sociological Perspective

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Indigenous Peoples of North America: Social Change and Challenges — A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Social and Cultural Relations The Indian village community has long been regarded as the backbone of the country’s social and cultural life. Despite modernization, urbanization, and globalization, rural life still holds immense sociological significance. The village remains the fundamental unit of India’s social structure, where human relationships are governed not merely by economic … Read more

Challenges to Education in India: Educational Inequality and Educational Quality

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Challenges to Education in India: Educational Inequality and Educational Quality

Introduction on Challenges to Education in India Education in India has long been regarded as a cornerstone of social progress, economic growth, and democratic development. It is enshrined as a fundamental right under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, emphasizing universal access and equality of opportunity. However, despite significant expansion in educational infrastructure and policy … Read more

Trends and Patterns of Educational Attainment: Literacy, Elementary Education, Senior Secondary Education, Higher Education (A Sociological Perspective)

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Gender and Regional Inequality in Asia

Introduction on Trends and Patterns of Educational Attainment Education plays a pivotal role in shaping human development and social progress. It serves as a foundation for economic growth, political participation, and social transformation. In India, the evolution of educational attainment—from literacy to higher education—reflects broader sociological processes such as modernization, social mobility, gender equality, and … Read more

Distance Education in India: A Sociological Perspective

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The Sociology of Unemployment in the Post-Covid World

Introduction on Distance Education in India Education is one of the most powerful instruments of social change, shaping the progress of individuals and society alike. In a country as vast and diverse as India, the challenge of providing equitable access to education has led to innovative modes of learning—one of the most significant being distance … Read more

Liberal Perspective of Education: John Dewey and Ivan Illich

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Alfred Schutz – Contribution to Phenomenology

Introduction on Liberal Perspective of Education Education has long been a central concern of sociology, serving as both an agent of socialization and a mechanism for social change. Among the major theoretical approaches to education, the liberal perspective of education stands out for its humanistic and democratic vision. It emphasizes individual freedom, creativity, critical thinking, … Read more

Functionalist Perspective of Education: Durkheim and Parsons

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Functionalist Perspective of Education: Durkheim and Parsons

Introduction on Functionalist Perspective of Education Education is one of the most vital social institutions that shapes individuals and sustains social order. From a sociological perspective, education is not only a means to acquire knowledge but also a mechanism through which societies transmit culture, values, and norms across generations. Among the classical and modern sociologists, … Read more

Climate Change and Global Warming: A Sociological Perspective

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Development and Environmental Hazards in Cities: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Climate change and global warming are among the most pressing global issues of the 21st century. While scientists focus on their environmental and physical aspects, sociology helps us understand their social dimensions — how societies cause, experience, and respond to these environmental changes. The sociological approach to climate change does not merely look at … Read more

Education and Socialization: A Sociological Perspective

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Functionalist Perspective of Education: Durkheim and Parsons

Education and socialization are two interrelated processes that shape human behavior, attitudes, and social roles within society. From a sociological point of view, education is not merely a means of acquiring knowledge or skills, but a fundamental institution through which societies transmit culture, maintain social order, and reproduce their structure across generations. Socialization, on the … Read more

Rural-Urban Differences: A Sociological Perspective

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Rural-Urban Differences: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Rural-Urban Differences The distinction between rural and urban societies has been a central theme in sociology since its inception. Sociologists like Ferdinand Tönnies, Emile Durkheim, and Robert Redfield have explored how patterns of life, social structures, and values differ between rural and urban settings. While both are integral parts of the same national … Read more