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Agrarian unrest in India, deeply rooted in the socio-economic fabric of the nation, has remained a critical social issue since the colonial era. This unrest stems from structural inequalities, economic exploitation, and systemic neglect that have persisted across decades. The desensitization of Indian society to the plight of farmers compounds the crisis, creating an alarming disconnect between the rural and urban populations. Here we examine the dynamics of agrarian unrest, locate the sociological aspects of societal desensitization, and explore possible pathways to bridge the divide. Historical Context of Agrarian Unrest In India Agrarian unrest in India has deep historical background that traces back to colonial exploitation. Under British rule, exploitative revenue systems like the Zamindari and Ryotwari systems forced farmers into perpetual cycles of debt. Post-independence land reforms sought to address these inequities but achieved limited success due to political interferen...

  Emile Durkheim, a pioneering sociologist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is often credited with establishing sociology as a scientific discipline. One of his most influential works, Suicide (1897), exemplifies his ability to apply sociological methods to study seemingly personal and individual acts. In this landmark study, Durkheim argues that suicide, typically viewed as an intensely individualistic act, is profoundly shaped by social forces. By using systematic empirical data and a sociological framework, Durkheim identified patterns of suicide and proposed a typology that remains foundational in sociology today. Durkheim’s Sociological Approach to Suicide Durkheim’s study of suicide was groundbreaking because it shifted the analysis of this phenomenon from psychology or individual pathology to the domain of sociology. He challenged the notion that suicide is purely the result of personal despair or biological predisposition, instead arguing that it is influence...