Why are some cultures so much more reserved than others?I'm from México where people are generally open and relax about direct communication and personal space. I'm curious if you're from another culture where people are reserved what do you think influences these social habits? Are there historical, social, or environmental reasons behind this?

1. What is human nature

2. Are any attempts to “suppress” human nature futile?

When does the image of chimps as something fearful come from? I know Charles Du Chaillu’s and Thomas Savage’s work can kind of be credited for that image of other apes like the gorilla but could it also be credited for the chimps? When did the public start to fear it?(for whatever reason it may be)

To preface, I'm obviously not anti-education, but I definitively have mixed feeling about many aspects of formal education due to personal issues. A very common (and factually true) argument is that more education statistically leads to better life outcomes across multiple fields. Has the opposite ever been proven (or at least questioned) at some level?

Hey guys, I'm taking a sociology course this summer and need help with resources and structuring my essay. My research question is: "

although caste, gender abs ethnicity existed in India but the arrival of British and colonialism transformed these fluid identities into political and rigid structures of distinction and marginalization."

I need resources and guidance on how to structure my essay ( 2500 word limit).

TIA

# Hi this is my first post

I have been assigned to be a researcher for a debate to be held in my class, the topic is "is it okay to change your identity to fit a career".

We got assigned to be on the affirmative or yes side.

I am specifically gathering personal experiences, the practicality of it, and the beneficiary of it.

(It would be a great help if you guys can also share statistics regarding to my topic, thanks)

# If you guys have something to share, it would be a great help.

Thank you.

He could divorce her, abuse her or die. Savings run out. That's not a good deal. Not a wise decision.

The idea of reviving extinct religions, often WITHOUT a community, without leadership, without agreed upon customs and occasions, and the reviving part is what's most strange to me, just seems...unprecedented. is there any past religious mileu that can serve as a way for us to understand Neopaganism? My personal guess is that either someone will be a Paul like figure who unites, standardizes, and expands some movement within, or it'll peter out, but it's hard to say.

This is a genuine question, and not an attempt to start an argument over morality or judgement or you as a kind person. So don't get pissy. Please.

I just want to know the reason society sees one corpse as acceptable and not the other. Why do we have a stigma around canninalism, just because we are the same species? I'm not saying let's all eat each other or if you eat animals you might aswell eat people, but it's seen as an evil act thats incomprehensible and unthinkable and the same thing done to an animal isn't.

Is it because we are disconnected from the meat industry to what's on our plates? But also - I don't think we are, it's blatantly shown to us and taught in lessons (or at least my school did) but the majority chooses to ignore it anyway

Or because cannibalism is often associated with disease? (Which to me doesn't make sense because you also get disease from beef)

I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and I’d genuinely like to hear different perspectives.

Growing up, we’re often told that if we study hard, develop skills, work honestly and keep improving ourselves, we’ll eventually succeed.

But the older I get, the more complicated that idea seems.

Success often appears to depend on many other factors:

Family background
Financial stability
Social capital and networking
English proficiency
City you’re born in
College brand
Internships
Referrals
Luck
Timing
Connections
Economic conditions

On the other hand, I also know many people who worked incredibly hard and eventually achieved success despite difficult circumstances.

So I don’t think the answer is simply “yes” or “no.”
I’m curious how people here see it.

Do you think India is a meritocracy?
If yes, in which fields?
If not, what matters more than merit?
How much of success is effort versus opportunity?
Has your own life made you more optimistic or more skeptical about the idea of meritocracy?
What advice would you give someone who genuinely wants to build a good career but doesn’t come from privilege?

I’m hoping for nuanced answers rather than political arguments. I’d like to hear from people across different professions and backgrounds who have experienced the system firsthand.

Hi everyone! I’ve just been admitted to the Master’s in Sociology at EHESS in Paris and I’m trying to decide whether to accept. I have a BA in Political Science (thesis in sociology) and I’m fluent in French.
My long-term goal is a bit open: I’d love to work in the humanitarian sector (NGOs, international organizations, think tanks), but I’m also drawn to research. I’m considering a specialized master’s in human rights afterwards.
For those who have studied at EHESS (or know people who have):
How is the program in terms of actual training — methods, supervision, workload?

How is the degree perceived outside academia, especially by NGOs and international organizations?

Did it open doors for you, or did you feel it was too research-oriented for the job market?

Any downsides I should know about before committing?

Honest answers welcome, including negative ones. Thanks!