HS Special Desk 
Asian Americans represent one of the most dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing populations in the United States. With origins in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and parts of Central and West Asia, this demographic group includes immigrants, refugees, multi-generation U.S.-born individuals, and mixed-heritage families. From the arrival of Chinese laborers in the mid-19th century … Read more
Introduction on Latino Identity and Community Latino identity and community have become central themes in contemporary U.S. sociology. With the Latino population now among the largest and fastest-growing demographic groups in the United States, questions surrounding identity, race, migration, assimilation, citizenship, culture, and political participation have taken on renewed importance. The term “Latino,” however, is … Read more
Introduction Over the last four decades, few social transformations have been as dramatic, rapid, and far-reaching as China’s urbanization. From a largely agrarian society in the 1970s, China has evolved into a nation where over 65% of the population now lives in cities. This unprecedented shift has led to the rise of mega-cities—urban centers with … Read more
Introduction The African American experience holds a central place in the development of American sociology. From the legacies of slavery and racial segregation to ongoing struggles for civil rights, identity, and social justice, the African American journey has shaped how sociologists understand power, inequality, culture, resistance, and social change. Sociological theories, methods, and institutions in … Read more
Introduction Social inequality in the United States remains one of the most enduring and complex sociological issues of the 21st century. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest nations, the U.S. displays some of the largest disparities in income, wealth, education, housing, health outcomes, and political influence among advanced economies. Scholars across sociology—structural functionalists, conflict … Read more
Introduction In the 19th century, Karl Marx revolutionized social thought by exposing the underlying dynamics of capitalism that shape human relations, labor, and consciousness. Among his most profound concepts is alienation, a condition that describes the estrangement of individuals from their work, the products they create, and ultimately from themselves and others. Marx’s theory of … Read more
Introduction on Race and Ethnicity in North America Race and ethnicity are among the most enduring and controversial dimensions of North American society. Both concepts are deeply rooted in the continent’s colonial past and continue to shape its modern social structures, cultural identities, and political discourses. From the colonization of Indigenous lands to the transatlantic … Read more
Introduction In the twenty-first century, homes have become more than mere living spaces — they have evolved into interactive ecosystems powered by artificial intelligence, sensors, and data-driven automation. The smart home — once a futuristic concept — is now an everyday reality in many urban and middle-class households. From smart speakers that respond to our … Read more
Introduction The 2025 mayoral victory of Zohran Kwame Mamdani in New York City represents more than a political upset — it signals a sociological transformation in the structure of urban democracy. His success as a young, progressive, and Muslim candidate of Indian-Ugandan origin reveals how shifting demographics, economic pressures, identity politics, and generational realignments are … Read more
Introduction The U.S.–Mexico border is one of the most politically charged, culturally dynamic, and sociologically complex spaces in the world. Stretching nearly 2,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, it is not just a geopolitical boundary dividing two nations — it is a social, cultural, and economic frontier where globalization, migration, … Read more