Introduction on Post-Independence Migration to West Asia Migration is one of the most significant social processes that has shaped human societies across history. In the context of India, the post-independence era witnessed distinctive migration patterns that influenced both the country and the regions where Indians settled. Among these, migration to West Asia (commonly referred to … Read more
Introduction on Post-Independence Migration Migration has always been a defining feature of human history, shaping societies, cultures, and economies. The post-independence era, particularly after the mid-20th century, witnessed large-scale migration flows from newly decolonized nations in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean to Western countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western … Read more
Introduction on Migration during Colonial Period Migration has been a defining feature of human history, but the colonial period introduced new dimensions and complexities to the movement of people across regions and continents. Between the 16th and mid-20th centuries, colonialism reshaped global demography, economy, and social structures through forced, voluntary, and semi-voluntary migrations. The colonial … Read more
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
Introduction The concept of diaspora has become increasingly significant in contemporary sociology, particularly in the context of globalization, migration, transnationalism, and identity formation. Diaspora refers not only to the physical dispersion of people from their homeland but also to the cultural, social, and emotional bonds they maintain across borders. It encapsulates experiences of belonging, displacement, … Read more
Introduction Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked Central Asian state, is often described as a “crossroads of civilizations.” Historically, it has been home to nomadic Turkic peoples, Persian-speaking traders, Mongol invaders, and, more recently, Russian settlers during the Tsarist and Soviet periods. This historical layering of populations has produced a country that is ethnically diverse despite its relatively … Read more
Introduction Nation-building and the construction of national identity are deeply sociological processes, shaped not only by political leadership and statecraft but also by historical memory, cultural narratives, ethnic composition, and global influences. In Kazakhstan, a vast Central Asian country with a complex past, these processes take on special significance. Since gaining independence from the Soviet … Read more
Introduction The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 was one of the most significant geopolitical and social transformations of the 20th century. Among the fifteen newly independent states that emerged from this dissolution, the five Central Asian republics—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan—underwent an especially complex post-Soviet transition. Their shift from being peripheral regions … Read more
Youth in South Asia live at a complicated intersection: rapid social change, uneven economic growth, expanding education systems, and longstanding hierarchies of class, caste, gender and place. Their aspirations — what young people hope for, imagine as possible, and plan toward — are culturally shaped, historically situated, and structurally constrained. Understanding Youth aspirations sociologically reveals … Read more
Nepal, a landlocked country situated between India and China, is home to a rich tapestry of cultures, ethnicities, languages, and traditions. While geographically small, the country’s social diversity is vast, reflecting centuries of historical developments, migration patterns, political changes, and cultural exchanges. From a sociological perspective, Nepali society can be understood through multiple lenses such … Read more