Introduction on Social Inequality in the Age of Billionaires The twenty-first century is often celebrated as the age of unprecedented wealth, innovation, and globalization. Yet beneath the glossy surface of technological revolutions, luxury lifestyles, and the glamour of billionaires lies a stark and disturbing reality: deepening social inequality. In an era where the world’s wealthiest … Read more
Introduction Historical materialism is one of the most influential theoretical frameworks developed by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels to explain the dynamics of society, history, and social change. It posits that material conditions—such as the mode of production, ownership of resources, and economic relations—are the primary drivers of historical development. In contrast to idealist philosophies, … Read more
Introduction on Marxian Approach to Stratification Social stratification, the structured inequality of individuals and groups in society, has been a central concern of sociology. Different theorists have analyzed why inequality exists, how it persists, and its consequences for social life. Karl Marx’s viewpoint is still among the most revolutionary and significant of them. The Marxian … Read more