Intrigued by social realities and their various facets, I set upon the journey to explore Sociology. I have been studying the subject beyond

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In this course, the educator is discussing Sociology  for UPSC CSE aspirants

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Sociology for UPSC Optional Paper 1

In this Video, we will essentially look at the basic premise on which Emile Durkheim; a French sociologist, based his theoretical works of Sociology. It is imperative to understand the social conditions in which theories emerged and how they influence Durkheim's strand of thought. This video will help you gain a perspective of Durkheim's works.

Introduction to Emile Durkheim

In this lesson 
I'll be discussing how Durkheim formulated a methodological tool called Social Fact to explain different aspects of the society in a scientific manner.

Social Fact

In this lesson we'll try to understand how Suicide is a non material social fact. Durkheim's scientific analysis of the same helps gain a perspective on subject matter of Sociology.

Suicide

In this video we will understand how a material social fact such as Division of Labour helps us understand the structure of society.

Division of Labour

In this lesson we will look at how Durkheim's study on Elementary forms of religion sheds light on the structure and functions of religion in the society. We study about Sacred and Profane realms, Beliefs and Rites, and Totemic practices.

Lessons

5 lessons • 1h 4m

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Introduction to Emile Durkheim

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Social Fact

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Suicide

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Division of Labour

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Elementary Forms of Religious Life