Global Inequality, Local Vulnerability: A Sociological Perspective

Global Inequality, Local Vulnerability: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction In the contemporary world, globalization has interconnected societies, economies, and cultures at an unprecedented scale. Yet, alongside its promises of growth and development, globalization has deepened inequalities across the globe. The widening gap between wealthy and poor nations, as well as disparities within societies, exposes marginalized populations to heightened risks and vulnerabilities. The phrase … Read more

Theory of Risk Society of Modernity (Beck): A Sociological Perspective

Theory of Risk Society of Modernity (Beck): A Sociological Perspective

Introduction on Theory of Risk Society of Modernity The transformation of societies in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries has led to new forms of challenges that transcend traditional boundaries of class, geography, and politics. Among the thinkers who deeply analyzed these transformations, Ulrich Beck, a German sociologist, stands out for introducing the concept … Read more