Category: Sociology

Distinction between Traveler, Visitor, Tourist, Excursionist and Transit Visitor/Transient are given below: The Traveller: The appellation traveller is generic in the sense that it is relevant to any form of movement of a person irrespective of the distance travelled i.e., ranging from a small distance of only few kilometers to an immigrant going for long-haul travel with the purpose of seeking employment or even to move to the place visited.That is, the term refers to a person travelling from place to place without any consideration of his motive, duration of stay, the remunerative activity involved or not or return to the place of origin. Image Source: nunomad.com The Visitor: A visitor is also a traveller who sojourns a place or country ordinarily outside his typical beat area for non-immigration and…

Essay on Interdependence of and Interrelationship between Culture and Civilization – Civilisation and culture do not reveal two independent and separate systems. The distinction between them is only relative and not absolute. They are not only interdependent but also interac­tive. Both are man-made. One is for his comfort and luxury and the other for his satisfaction and happiness. One is as important as the other.The ‘ Order’ of civilisation influences the ‘ order’ of culture. The articles of civilisation called “artifacts” are influenced by culture called “mentifacts”. Culture is also influenced by the articles of civilisation.Cultural character is generally added to the utilitarian order. We want fashions and styles and show it in our automobiles, buildings, etc. Similarly, our philosophies, literatures and learning have been much influenced by the printing…

Essay on the Types of Social Movements – Sociologists classified social movements into different types on the basis of their objectives. Wallace and Wallace, Horton and Hunt, M.S. Rao, and others have mentioned of three main types of movements:1. Reform Movements: Reform movements are satisfied with the existing social order but believe that certain reforms are necessary in some specific areas. The reformers endeavour to change elements of the system as it currently stands. ADVERTISEMENTS: Example: The Civil Rights Movement, Women’s Liberation Movement, Save the Environment Movement, the Arya Samaj Movement, Brahmo Samaj Movement, etc. Image Source: occupy.com2. Revolutionary Movements: ADVERTISEMENTS: The revolutionary movements deny that the system will even work. These movements are deeply dissatisfied with the social order and work for radical change. They advocate replacing the entire…

Essay on the Characteristics of Social Movements – M.S. A. Rao, one of the prominent Indian sociologists, has made a mention of the nature of social movements in the book “Social Movements in India”, edited by him. According to him, social movement includes two characteristics about which there is considerable agreement among the sociologists. They are as follows:1. Collective Action:Social movement undoubtedly involves collective action. However, this collective action, takes the form of a movement only when it is sustained for a long time. This collective action need not be formally organised. It could be an informal attempt also. But it should be able to create an interest and awakening in relatively large number of people. ADVERTISEMENTS: 2. Oriented towards Social Change:A Social movement is generally oriented towards bringing about…