Sociology of Technology: AI and Human Relationships

Sociology of Technology: AI and Human Relationships

Introduction Technology has always been an integral force in shaping human societies, influencing how individuals interact, communicate, and form relationships. From the invention of the printing press to the rise of social media, every technological revolution has altered the social fabric of humanity. In the 21st century, the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents a … Read more

Harold Garfinkel’s Ethnomethodology: A Sociological Perspective

Harold Garfinkel’s Ethnomethodology: A Sociological Perspective

Harold Garfinkel, one of the most innovative figures in twentieth-century sociology, developed Ethnomethodology as a new way to study everyday social life. Emerging in the 1960s as a response to the limitations of traditional sociological theories, ethnomethodology focuses on how people produce and maintain a sense of social order in their daily interactions. Rather than … Read more

Erving Goffman and Dramaturgical Theory: A Sociological Analysis

Erving Goffman and Dramaturgical Theory: A Sociological Analysis

Introduction Erving Goffman, one of the most influential sociologists of the 20th century, offered a unique perspective on human interaction through his Dramaturgical Theory. Introduced in his landmark book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1959), Goffman compared social life to a theatrical performance. He suggested that individuals, like actors on a stage, perform … Read more