Scientific method in sociology – The basis of research in any science or field is its method. Science in general and natural science in particular follows the scientific method. The scientific method contributes significantly to its reliability and objectivity. The scientific method consists of specific steps or procedures that must be followed precisely. Below is…
Social Groups – Society is made up of groups. Society begins with a gathering of people. However, simply gathering people together in a physical location does not constitute a social group. A social group exists when two or more people are in contact and communication, either directly or indirectly. Group members stimulate each other and…
A State Information Commission (SIC) is an independent statutory body established under India’s Right to Information Act (RTI) on October 12, 2005. The SIC’s principal goal is to enhance transparency and accountability in the operation of state government departments and public authorities by enabling citizens’ access to information stored by these institutions. Provision made Under…
Contributory Negligence, In some cases, a person who has been injured would be unable to seek compensation from another since his own carelessness led to his harm; everyone is obliged to take appropriate care of himself. “Negligence is conduct that fails to correspond to the standards necessary by law for safeguarding others (actionable negligence) or…
Everyone has a ‘Right to Reputation’. Defamation is the unlawful and therefore punishable offense of damaging a person’s reputation (without just cause or legitimate excuse) by inflicting hatred, contempt, or ridicule. If you damage the reputation of others, do so at your own risk, just like infringing on proprietary rights. Winfield defines defamation as “publication…
Theories of Property – In political science, the legal identification and preservation of resource ownership, including physical property (such as land and tangible items) and intellectual property, is referred to as property (such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights). The word “Property” is derived from the Latin word “propriettem,” which meaning “ownership.” It stems ultimately from the…