Introduction Population growth is one of the most significant social phenomena shaping the course of human development. While population growth can be a sign of improved living standards and healthcare, rapid and uncontrolled population growth often leads to complex socio-economic challenges. From a sociological standpoint, population growth is not merely a biological occurrence but a … Read more
Introduction on Sources of Population Data Population data form the foundation of sociological inquiry and social policy. The study of population—its size, structure, distribution, and changes over time—has been central to the field of demography, a key sub-discipline of sociology. Reliable population data enable sociologists to understand the dynamics of social change, migration, fertility, mortality, … Read more
Introduction The relationship between population growth and economic development has long been a central theme in sociology, economics, and demography. While economists often approach it through productivity, capital accumulation, and labor supply, sociologists emphasize the human, cultural, and institutional dimensions that shape this relationship. Population growth not only affects the economic structure but also transforms … Read more
Introduction Fertility is one of the most fundamental concepts in demography and sociology, representing the actual reproductive performance of a population. It refers to the number of live births occurring in a population within a specific period, usually a year. Fertility plays a critical role in determining population growth, age structure, and the social and … Read more
Introduction on Dumont’s Theory of Population The study of population dynamics has always occupied a central position in sociology. Thinkers like Thomas Robert Malthus, Karl Marx, and Émile Durkheim have contributed significantly to the debates surrounding demographic change and its relationship to society. Among these intellectuals, Arsène Dumont (1849–1902), a French sociologist and demographer, made … Read more
Introduction on Malthus’ Theory of Population Population has always been central to sociological inquiry because it directly influences social structure, cultural practices, economic growth, and political organization. Among the earliest systematic attempts to theorize population growth and its consequences was made by Thomas Robert Malthus in his seminal work An Essay on the Principle of … Read more