North America

Indigenous Peoples of North America: Social Change and Challenges

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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

Urban Sociology in North America: Cities, Suburbs and Inequality

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Urban Sociology in North America: Cities, Suburbs, and Inequality

Introduction Urban sociology, as a branch of sociology, examines the social structures, processes, and relationships that shape life in cities and metropolitan regions. In North America, urban sociology holds a unique place because cities such as New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Mexico City have long been epicenters of industrial growth, migration, and cultural … Read more