Urban Politics and Social Mobilisation: The Sociology of Zohran Mamdani’s Mayoral Rise in New York City
Introduction The 2025 mayoral victory of Zohran Kwame Mamdani in New York City represents more than a political upset — it signals a sociological transformation in the structure of urban democracy. His success as a young, progressive, and Muslim candidate of Indian-Ugandan origin reveals how shifting demographics, economic pressures, identity politics, and generational realignments are … Read more