Sociology notes for UPSC

An overview of the Work of Sociologist George Simmel

Though George Simmel was lucky to had great legacy of Kant, Hegel and Max, he himself was a great scholar and came up with unique ideas different from earlier contributors. Unlike to macro and conflict school of sociology, he had other intentions that he inked by the means of his diversified work in the form […]

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Difference between Micro and Macro Sociology

Macro sociology deals with structural level social reality and favour and encourage functional aspects by the means of cooperation among vital interdependent and interconnected parts to solidify whole. On the other hand, micro sociology deals with the small group level social reality and focuses on the individual interactions and relations. As per them, there is

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Understanding Conflict Theory in Sociology

Among the three Sociological perspectives, conflict theory helps to understand the dynamics of social change, inequality, and power. By highlighting the constant competition and conflict between different social groups, conflict theory challenges the idea that society is harmonious and equal. Let’s begin understanding Conflict Theory in Sociology in detail. Conflict school of sociology has an

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Understanding Symbolic Interactionism in Sociology

Among the three Sociological perspectives, Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that focuses on the role of symbols and communication in shaping social interactions and the construction of meaning. It is a theory that emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals interpret and give meaning to their social interactions and the symbols they encounter in

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Understanding the Functional Perspective of Sociology

Macro or functional perspective of sociology emphasis on the functional aspect of social reality. For, functionalist, society is a unified system of interdependent and interconnected parts that facilitates smooth functioning maintaining social order and stability. Understanding the Functional Perspective of Sociology is important to explore the complexities of social interactions as well as social stability.

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Contributions of Talcott Parsons Robert Merton and Georg Simmel

We know that August Comte, Max Weber, Karl Marx, and Emile Durkheim laid the foundation of sociology as scientific discipline. Therefore, they are known as Founder of the sociology. But, the Contributions of Talcott Parsons, Robert Merton, and Georg Simmel to Sociology is significant as they contributed greatly to enrich the subject matter of sociology. In

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Founder of the sociology

Sociology, Sociology as a discipline, has been shaped and influenced by the contributions of various theorists and scholars. Four prominent figures in the field of sociology are August Comte, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Karl Marx are considered as the founder of the sociology. Each of these individuals has made significant contributions that have helped

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Understanding the Race Relation Cycle

In the globalizing world, it is hardly possible to be isolated in the today’s ever changing, diverse and dynamic society. People across different races, cultures, ethnicity and religions come together and interact for various reasons, creating cooperation, conflict, competition, accommodation, assimilation and integration. One framework that can help us navigate this complex terrain is the

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Social institutions in modern societies

Role of social institutions in modern societies is becoming crucial in globalising world. Social institutions are the major determinants of conformity, cohesion, and sustainance for the social system. By nature, they are interwoven, interdependent, and evolutionary. And, the health of our society depends on the proper functioning of these institutions, otherwise chaos and disorder may

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