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Religion in modern society: religion and science, secularization, religious revivalism, fundamentalism

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 15:38:23

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Introduction Religion has played an important role in human history and culture, shaping societies and influencing individuals' worldviews and beliefs. There are many different religions practiced around the world, with varying beliefs, practices, and interpretations of the divine. Religion can serve many functions in society, including providing a sense ... Read More

Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in sociology

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 12:16:57

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Definition Quantitative and qualitative methods are two primary research approaches used in sociology. The purpose of quantitative research is to understand patterns, correlations, and causality in social phenomena by gathering and analysing numerical data using statistical methods. Statistical analysis of large datasets and surveys are some examples of quantitative methods ... Read More

Philosophy of Science

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 12:11:04

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Introduction The philosophy of social science is a field of study that seeks to examine the foundational principles that underlie social scientific research. It is concerned with questions about the nature of social phenomena, the relationship between the natural and social sciences, and the ethical and political implications of social ... Read More

Epistemology in Social Science

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 11:49:29

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Introduction Epistemology is a field of study which investigates the nature and scope of knowledge. Social science consists of various subjects which study knowledge formation, their authenticity and reliability for further research. Knowledge guides our life and epistemology helps us in understanding how this knowledge can be found ... Read More

Drug addicts and their treatment by modern society

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 11:35:43

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Introduction Drug addiction is a significant problem that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. It is a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug use and a solid physical and psychological dependence on the substance. Drug addiction can lead to physical and mental health issues, inability to form meaningful ... Read More

Diaspora

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 11:27:19

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Introduction Diaspora refers to dispersion of people from their homeland to host countries due to various reasons through migration. Studying diaspora is important because people have been migrating since centuries. Their experiences, hardships, political, social, economic and cultural engagements in both the homeland and host country should be investigated ... Read More

Adaptive radiation, Mosaic Evolution

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 11:08:36

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Introduction Adaptive radiation occurs when a species is exposed to a new environment or when the environment changes. It is a key process in the evolution of biodiversity and is driven by natural selection and the availability of new resources. When a single species or group of closely ... Read More

Demographic theories- Biological, social and cultural

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 10:59:44

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Introduction Improved knowledge of demographic reality in both current and previous populations is provided by anthropological demography by using anthropological theory and methodologies. The dynamic processes that determine population growth, structure, and differences throughout time and geography are the main focus of demography. The majority of anthropology's attention is given ... Read More

Symbolism

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 17-Mar-2023 10:16:00

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Introduction Symbols serve as a medium of verbal communication as well as a means of ritual expression, cultural interpretation, and artistic and religious expression. Symbolism investigates how society works based on the meanings of its symbols, how they are perceived, etc. The interrelationships between individuals, language, and culture are studied ... Read More

Ethno-archeology in india

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Praveen Varghese Thomas

Updated on 16-Mar-2023 17:16:27

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Introduction Ethnoarcheology is a subdiscipline of anthropology formed by the blend of two disciplines- ethnography and archeology. It is a research technique to form an analogy between the traditional living societies and the archeological records. It originated in the end of the nineteenth century with increasing interest of ethnographers and ... Read More

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