Asian Sociology

World-Systems Theory and Asian Development: A Sociological Analysis

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Religion and Society in Asian Regions

Introduction World-Systems Theory (WST), developed by sociologist Immanuel Wallerstein in the 1970s, offers a macro-sociological framework for understanding global inequalities and the historical development of the capitalist world economy. Unlike theories that examine development within single nations, WST analyzes the world as an interconnected system structured by power hierarchies, economic dependencies, and geopolitical dominance. Asia’s … Read more

Postcolonial Sociology: Asian Perspectives

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Postcolonial Sociology: Asian Perspectives

Introduction Postcolonial sociology is a critical approach that examines the enduring legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and Eurocentrism in social theory and practice. While mainstream sociology has largely been shaped by Western intellectual traditions, postcolonial sociology seeks to decenter these narratives by incorporating perspectives from formerly colonized societies, particularly in Asia. Asia, with its diverse histories … Read more