by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jan 7, 2026 | Theories
Structural Functionalism by Talcott Parsons Talcott Parsons was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century and a leading proponent of structural functionalism. His theory aimed to explain how societies maintain order, stability, and continuity...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jan 6, 2026 | Theories
Latent and Manifest Functions by Robert K. Merton Robert K. Merton expanded functionalist sociology by introducing the concepts of manifest and latent functions. These ideas helped sociologists understand that social institutions and actions often produce consequences...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jan 6, 2026 | Theories
Social Interactionism by George Simmel George Simmel is considered one of the pioneers of social interactionism in sociology. Unlike thinkers who focused mainly on large social structures such as institutions or classes, Simmel concentrated on everyday social...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jan 5, 2026 | Emile Durkheim
Émile Durkheim: Social Facts and Solidarity Émile Durkheim, one of the founding figures of modern sociology, emphasized the importance of understanding society as a reality separate from individual behavior. Two of his most influential concepts—social facts and social...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jan 5, 2026 | Herbert Spencer
Theory of Social Evolution by Herbert Spencer Herbert Spencer was one of the earliest thinkers to apply evolutionary ideas to the study of society. Long before sociology became an established discipline, Spencer developed a comprehensive theory explaining how...
