Introduction Climate change and global warming are among the most pressing global issues of the 21st century. While scientists focus on their environmental and physical aspects, sociology helps us understand their social dimensions — how societies cause, experience, and respond to these environmental changes. The sociological approach to climate change does not merely look at … 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
Introduction on Inequality and Social Stratification Societies across history have been marked by differences in wealth, power, and status. These differences are not accidental; rather, they are structured and maintained through various social mechanisms. Sociology uses the concept of social stratification to explain these divisions, and it views inequality as a central outcome of stratified … Read more
Introduction on Gender and Regional Inequality in Asia Asia, the world’s most populous continent, exhibits vast economic, cultural, and social diversity. However, this diversity is accompanied by deep-rooted inequalities, particularly along gender and regional lines. Gender inequality persists in various forms, including disparities in education, employment, political representation, and access to healthcare. Meanwhile, regional inequalities—between … Read more