Suicide Theory by Emile Durkheim: A Sociological Perspective

Governmentality and Risk in Sociological Aspect

Introduction Suicide has long been a topic of moral, psychological, and religious concern. Traditionally, philosophers and theologians explained it as an act of individual weakness, sin, or psychological abnormality. However, in the late nineteenth century, French sociologist Émile Durkheim revolutionized the study of suicide by interpreting it through a sociological lens. His book “Le Suicide” … Read more

50 MCQs on Emile Durkheim for Sociology UGC NET Exam

Education and Social Mobility in South Asia: A Sociological Crucible

Émile Durkheim, a founding figure in sociology, revolutionized the discipline with his scientific approach to studying society. His concepts—social facts, mechanical and organic solidarity, anomie, and collective consciousness—remain foundational in sociological theory. For UGC NET Sociology aspirants, mastering Durkheim’s ideas is essential, as his work frequently appears in exams. This article provides 50 carefully crafted MCQs on Emile Durkheim’s major … Read more