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Global Inequality, Local Vulnerability: A Sociological Perspective

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Global Inequality, Local Vulnerability: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction In the contemporary world, globalization has interconnected societies, economies, and cultures at an unprecedented scale. Yet, alongside its promises of growth and development, globalization has deepened inequalities across the globe. The widening gap between wealthy and poor nations, as well as disparities within societies, exposes marginalized populations to heightened risks and vulnerabilities. The phrase … Read more

Secularization and Secularism in European Experience: A Sociological Perspective

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Secularization and Secularism in European Experience: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The relationship between religion and society has undergone a profound transformation in Europe over the past five centuries. From the dominance of the medieval Church to the Enlightenment’s rationalism, the Reformation’s fragmentation, and the modern pluralist democratic state, Europe has been a primary site for studying secularization and secularism. These two concepts, while related, … Read more

Religious Movements in Sociological Aspect

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How American Society Has Changed Since the 1960s: A Sociological Perspective

Religion has always played a central role in shaping human societies, cultures, and worldviews. Beyond individual faith, it operates as a collective phenomenon that influences identity, morality, and social organization. Within sociology, religion is often examined not only as a belief system but also as a social institution that produces collective action, cohesion, and sometimes … Read more

Church, Sect, Denomination and Cult in Sociological Aspect

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To better understand religious organizations, scholars have classified them into different types: church, sect, denomination, and cult. Each of these forms

Religion has always been a significant institution in society, shaping culture, morality, and social behavior. Sociologists study religion not just as a set of beliefs but as a social institution that influences and is influenced by economic, political, and cultural forces. To better understand religious organizations, scholars have classified them into different types: church, sect, … Read more

Abnormality: Meaning and Concept in Social Psychology

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Biopower: Power Over People’s Bodies and Minds

Introduction The study of abnormality has long been central to psychology and sociology alike. While psychology largely examines abnormality as a deviation from mental, emotional, or behavioral norms, sociology places it within a broader social context. Social psychology, positioned at the intersection of these two disciplines, provides a more nuanced understanding by analyzing how social … Read more

Theory of Risk Society of Modernity (Beck): A Sociological Perspective

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Social Movements in the United States: Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter

Introduction on Theory of Risk Society of Modernity The transformation of societies in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries has led to new forms of challenges that transcend traditional boundaries of class, geography, and politics. Among the thinkers who deeply analyzed these transformations, Ulrich Beck, a German sociologist, stands out for introducing the concept … Read more

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment: A Sociological Perspective

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Perception and Management of Risk in Society: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment In the modern world, individuals, communities and societies constantly encounter risks ranging from natural disasters to technological hazards, economic insecurities, and social inequalities. The ability to understand and manage these risks is not only a technical or environmental issue but also deeply rooted in sociological realities. Vulnerability and risk … Read more

Hazards and Disasters: A Sociological Perspective

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Global Inequality, Local Vulnerability: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Hazards and Disasters Hazards and disasters are often understood in terms of physical destruction, economic loss, or environmental degradation. However, they are also profoundly social phenomena. While a hazard refers to a potential threat arising from natural or human-induced causes, a disaster occurs when that hazard interacts with human vulnerability and social structures, … Read more

Understanding Risk in Sociology: Concepts and Elements in Sociological Aspect

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Understanding Risk in Sociology: Concepts and Elements in Sociological Aspect

Introduction on Understanding Risk in Sociology Risk is an inevitable part of human life and social existence. From health hazards, economic uncertainties, and environmental disasters to technological failures, individuals and societies constantly face situations involving risk. Traditionally, risk has been understood in terms of probability and uncertainty, often studied within economics, engineering, or natural sciences. … Read more

Diasporic Communities in the World: A Sociological Perspective

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Diasporic Communities in the World: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Human history is deeply marked by migration and displacement. From ancient trade routes to modern globalization, people have continuously moved across borders, forming diasporas that shape cultural, social, and political landscapes. The term diaspora refers to communities that live outside their ancestral homeland but retain connections—emotional, cultural, economic, or political—to their place of origin. … Read more