Categorization: identity, social process and epistemology

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Categorization is discussed in relation to social contexts. Topics include classification, categorization and knowledge; self-identification, group identification and social categorization; categorization in relation to the social world; contexts of social categorization; categorization in relation to identity and power; and categorization in relation to difference and reflexive self-identity.

Author: Burton, Richard (Actor)
Identity

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Beyond binaries: A case for self-reflexive sociologies

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The evolution of sociological traditions within India in the context of colonization is examined and their continuation in its contemporary practices is assessed. It is argued that the self-reflexive sociologies need to break open the binaries on which they were constructed, interrogate the divisions embodied in the construction of knowledge of society.

Author: Patel, Sujata
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Sociology, Analysis, History, Postcolonialism, Globalization

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Modernity: sociological categories and identities

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Debate in anthropology and history concerns the state's use of sociological categories in connection with the formation of modern societies in former colonies. Topics discussed include technologies of power in relation to identity formation and modernity in relation to categories. The work of Bernard S. Cohn and Dipesh Chakravarty is considered.

Author: Patel, Sujata
Civilization, Modern, Modern culture

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Subjects list: Social aspects, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Sociology, Categories (Philosophy), India
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