Thinking of the conceptual categories leads us to the notion of their power of explanation of the social processes and realities that a researcher has under observation. In this regard, depending upon the research methodology that is used by a sociologist or social anthropologist with some conceptual categories to begin with in the observation of social realities, need may arise for formulation of new or revision of older conceptual categories. This is how theoretical advancements are made in social sciences (Singh 2009: 179)
With these beautiful lines, we pay our tribute to one of India’s foremost sociologists Yogendra Singh. Professor Singh passed away today and we offer our condolences to his family and friends. He was also one of the founders of the Centre for the Study of Social Systems (CSSS), Jawaharlal Nehru Univesity (JNU), New Delhi.
Some of his significant words include:
- Modernization of Indian tradition (1973)
- Indian Sociology: Social Conditioning and Emerging Concerns (1986)
- Social Change in India: Crisis and Resilience (1993)
- Culture change in India: Identity and globalization (2000)
- Ideology and theory in Indian sociology (1984)
Following is an excerpt of an interview of Prof. Singh where he talks about Indian traditions, and language – issues that were integral to his works:
https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxmTOA-Wz45GnArD8l4-8u-oOzaI-jKKSjj-haIMf_v2w-eKaRNYqMdWrr83GdwkYaXSQf87QclU9wrSoKFY9mzLS49fzQVMZ1FWERdhKShoQXHP-0Z2iIdrIFN4PFQAeF9b_lvVideo courtesy YouTube channel of Shyam Sunder Singh
Read his interview with Scroll from 2016 where he talks about the Indian Middle Class and how the middle class anxiety in India has favoured the BJP: