Introduction In the past few decades, video gaming has undergone a radical transformation. What was once dismissed as a solitary, fringe pastime has now become a pervasive and mainstream global ...

Introduction Alcoholism, also referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic and relapsing condition characterised by an impaired ability to regulate alcohol consumption despite experiencing adverse physical, psychological, ...

Introduction The term "manosphere" refers to a loosely connected network of online communities, websites, forums, and social media spaces where various ideas about masculinity, gender roles, and male identity are ...

Introduction The global refugee crisis has become one of the defining humanitarian and political challenges of the 21st century. From the displacement of millions due to conflict, persecution, economic destitution, ...

Introduction Fascism is often understood as a phenomenon of the past, most notably associated with mid-20th-century regimes in Italy and Germany. However, sociological analysis demonstrates that fascism is not merely ...

Introduction In contemporary societies, particularly within the Global North, the spread of neoliberal ideology has significantly altered not only economic structures but also the subjective experiences of individuals. While the ...

Introduction Labelling theory, a cornerstone of symbolic interactionism, offers a vital framework for understanding how individuals and groups are identified, classified, and socially treated based on perceived deviance or abnormality. ...