Colonialism

Indigenous Peoples of North America: Social Change and Challenges

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Native American Communities: Culture, Inequality and Resistance – A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The Indigenous peoples of North America—comprising Native American tribes in the United States, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit in Canada, and diverse groups across Alaska and Greenland—possess deep-rooted histories that long predate European colonization. Their societies were built upon intricate systems of kinship, governance, spirituality, and ecological balance. However, colonial encounters dramatically disrupted these … Read more

Colonialism and the Making of Modern Asian Societies: A Sociological Perspective

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Colonialism and the Making of Modern Asian Societies: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Colonialism has been one of the most transformative forces in shaping modern Asian societies. From the 16th to the 20th century, European powers—including the British, French, Dutch, Spanish, and later the Americans and Japanese—extended their dominance over vast regions of Asia. Colonialism had a significant sociological impact, reshaping social structures, political institutions, cultural identities, … Read more

Colonialism and the Emergence of Social Anthropology in England: A Sociological Perspective

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Bourdieu’s Concept of Habitus and Capital: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction The discipline of social anthropology emerged in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, deeply intertwined with the expansion and consolidation of British colonialism. As European powers, particularly Britain, extended their empires across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, there arose a need to understand the cultures, social structures, and governance systems of … Read more