A guide for Sociology students
A “theory” is an explanation to the happenings in the world. It is not just an assumption, instead theory is based on scientific facts. There are many theories till now to explain various things such as the evolution of the modern world, globalization etc. Hence theories are considered as a creation of new knowledge. In … Read more
There is no single solution to bridge the digital divide. The effort has to be multi-dimensional and multi-pronged, because India is a diverse country with many regional and cultural differences. Till now internet users tend to be younger, well-educated and are economically sound.
Construction of large dams always faced resistance and criticism from local people, environmentalists and social activists. On the other side, some economists, engineers, agronomists and development planners are in favor of large dams. There are valid arguments and explanations for both sides. Effect on local people :- The main argument for those who are protesting against … Read more
‘Information and Communication Technologies’ (ICT) created vast number of employment opportunities as well as took away some jobs. In India, ICTs enhanced the economic productivity across region and geographic location. It created new fields such as online banking, cyber security, mobile apps etc. The proliferation of ICTs brought outsourcing jobs to developing countries, thus benefited Indian economy. In … Read more
Green Peace movement started the tradition of ‘bearing witness’ in a non-violent manner to environmental exploitation. It was founded in 1971, and is working towards a green and peaceful future that follows sustainable development practices. Green Peace exposes global environmental problems and works to bring changes in government policies that threaten the natural world. It all … Read more
