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Linking theoretical concepts with current events is essential for scoring high marks. Dr. Hassan encourages students to read ...

Tiryakian died at age 95 at his home in Durham Feb. 1. Throughout his over five-decade tenure at the University, Tiryakian oversaw the development of sociology as an academic discipline all while ...

"Sociology is more than just facts; it is about analysis and interpretation. Students should reference renowned sociologists like Karl Marx, Max Weber, Émile Durkheim, GS Ghurye, AR Desai and MN ...

Religion has historically functioned as both an ideological force and a mechanism for social regulation, evolving through ...

Sociological theories further reinforce these roles. Around the year 1893, Emile Durkheim argued with his theory of social solidarity that to maintain social stability, there must be a division of ...

Theoretically, Kumbh is a great example of French sociologist Emile Durkheim’s concept of “collective effervescence.” It rests on two mutually reinforcing elements-shared action and shared ...