by kdkasi | Jan 2, 2025 | Theories
Robert E. Park The Marginal Man Theory Robert E. Park was one of the most influential sociologists in American history. He introduced many important ideas about how societies work, and one of his most notable concepts was “The Marginal Man Theory.” To...
by kdkasi | Jan 1, 2025 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Concept of Governmentality Michel Foucault’s concept of governmentality may sound complex at first, but it becomes more understandable when we break it down. It is all about how governments, organizations, and even individuals manage and...
by kdkasi | Jan 1, 2025 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Power Dynamics in Institutions Michel Foucault, a French philosopher and historian, dedicated much of his work to exploring how power operates in society, especially within institutions. He believed that power is not something held by one...
by kdkasi | Jan 1, 2025 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Archaeology of Knowledge Michel Foucault was a French philosopher and social theorist who had an unusual way of looking at history and knowledge. One of his most intriguing ideas is known as the “archaeology of knowledge.” It might...
by kdkasi | Dec 25, 2024 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Idea of the Panopticon Michel Foucault, a French philosopher and social theorist, introduced the concept of the panopticon in his book Discipline and Punish. Although the term itself was not originally Foucault’s—he borrowed it from...
by kdkasi | Dec 25, 2024 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Discipline and Punishment Michel Foucault, one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century, examined how societies use discipline and punishment to control people. His work, Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison, is not just...
by kdkasi | Dec 24, 2024 | Theories
Michel Foucault’s Power and Knowledge Michel Foucault’s idea of power and knowledge is one of the most fascinating and influential theories in modern thought. While it can seem complex, it essentially revolves around the relationship between power and the...
by kdkasi | Dec 24, 2024 | Theories
Anthony Giddens’ The Consequences of Modernity Anthony Giddens, a well-known sociologist, took a deep look into modernity and its effects on our lives in his work The Consequences of Modernity. He explored how the modern world has transformed the way we live,...
by kdkasi | Dec 24, 2024 | Theories
Anthony Giddens’ Modernity and Self-Identity In our fast-changing world, it is hard not to notice how our identities and sense of self are constantly influenced by what is happening around us. Anthony Giddens, a prominent sociologist, explored these ideas in his...
by kdkasi | Dec 23, 2024 | Theories
Karl Marx’s Concept of Class Struggle Karl Marx, a well-known philosopher, economist, and sociologist, introduced a powerful idea called class struggle. This concept explains how societies are shaped by conflicts between different groups of people, particularly...
