Essays about Culture Page 95

What exactly is modernity? Most classical social theorists found themselves engaged in attempts to analyze and critique modern society. But nowhere is such analysis more clear than in the work of Durkheim, Marx, Weber and Simmel. Indeed, through their writings, whilst all of them displayed a remarkable awareness of the advantages of modernity, what distinguished…

Both the Islamic and Christian worldviews share similar beliefs about origin, as stated in the Quran and the Bible’s Genesis. Both affirm that Allah/God is the creator of everything, including the heavens and earth. The recognition of a divine creator is acknowledged by both Islam and Christianity. In terms of identity, being a Muslim means…

From a speedy read through James Joyce’s “Araby. ” one may believe that it is a simple narrative about a male child and his first infatuation with a female. Upon a closer review. the spiritual symbolism becomes clearer as Joyce uses symbols throughout the narrative to reflect upon his ain experiences and his ain position…

Charlemagne was a Frankish male monarch and Roman emperor who lead his ground forces to triumph over many other people and states. He established regulation of western and cardinal Europe and became the most influential male monarch of the Middle Ages. He was besides the descendant of the great Pepin the Short and the grandson…

Should religion and politics be kept separated? In a wider sphere, considering the world at large, it is quite an overwhelming task to differentiate, analyze and then determine all the mystifying debate over how religion and politics interlink and vary. Countless scholars over the past decades tried to tackle all the ‘complications’ that hinder a…

We tend to view ourselves as the central figure in our world, believing that we possess superior intelligence, intellect, power, and familiarity. Our presence here is attributed to God who placed us on this planet. However, it’s important to acknowledge that God also created everything else around us, including heaven. Beginning with light and darkness,…

In Kate Chopin’s “The Story of An Hour” the theme is found within the concept of how someone can be trapped in a repressive, unsatisfying reality because of another’s thoughtless oppression and manipulation. The condition of life for Mrs. Mallard is terrible; yet for some reason she doesn’t seem to come to full realization until…

Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird” is rife with intriguing characters that serve as windows into the sociocultural milieu of Maycomb, Alabama. While the reclusive Boo Radley might steal much of the limelight when discussing the Radley family, it’s essential not to overlook the less explored, yet equally pivotal, Nathan Radley. As Boo’s older brother…

Robert K. Merton, an American sociologist, released his initial significant work in 1938 titled “Social Structure and Anomie”. Following its publication, this piece underwent revisions and adjustments to address criticisms. The importance of this lies in the timing of Merton’s research, which occurred during a period when crime was predominantly viewed as an individual issue…

The Chronicle of Le Mans depicts events that took place in the French town of Le Mans toward the late 10th century. The document tells primarily of the evil acts of Sehok ben Esther Israeli, a former Jew who has converted to Christianity, and how he strove against the Jewish community in Le Mans. By…