Introduction Culture is one of the most fundamental concepts in sociology. It refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, customs, language, symbols, and material objects that characterize a society. Understanding culture is essential for UGC NET Sociology aspirants because questions related to culture frequently appear in the examination. This collection of 80 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) … Read more
Introduction Social Structure is one of the most important concepts in sociology and frequently appears in UGC NET Sociology examinations. It refers to the organized pattern of social relationships, institutions, statuses, roles, groups, and norms that shape society. Sociologists such as Herbert Spencer, Émile Durkheim, Talcott Parsons, Robert K. Merton, A.R. Radcliffe-Brown, and S.F. Nadel … Read more
The concept of “social facts” is one of the most important contributions of Émile Durkheim to sociology. Durkheim attempted to establish sociology as a scientific discipline by focusing on social realities that exist outside the individual. His ideas helped sociology develop its own subject matter and methodology separate from psychology and philosophy. This article presents … Read more