by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 27, 2025 | Theories
Adolphe Quetelet’s Quetelet Index Adolphe Quetelet was a Belgian mathematician, astronomer, and sociologist who lived in the 1800s. Even though he worked in many areas, one of his most lasting contributions is something that affects almost everyone today. It is...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 27, 2025 | Theories
Cloward and Ohlin’s Differential Opportunity Theory In the study of why people commit crimes or become involved in delinquent activities, many thinkers have offered different explanations. One of the most interesting and practical explanations came from two...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 27, 2025 | Theories
Lawrence W. Sherman’s Defiance Theory When we think about how laws work and why people obey or disobey them, we often assume that punishment makes people behave better. For example, if someone breaks the law and they are fined, jailed, or publicly shamed, we...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 27, 2025 | psychology
Major Perspectives in Modern Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Over time, experts in this field have come up with different ways to understand how people think, feel, and act. These ways are called perspectives, and each...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 27, 2025 | Introduction to Sociology
Major Perspectives in Modern Sociology Sociology is the study of society, social relationships, and how people interact with one another. It helps us understand the patterns behind everyday life, from the roles we play in families and schools to the reasons...
