Introduction Life expectancy is shaped by far more than genetics and medical care. Increasingly, sociologists have emphasized that the structure of our social networks—the ties we maintain with friends, family, colleagues, and communities—plays a decisive role in shaping how long…
Introduction Labelling theory is one of the most influential perspectives within sociology for analysing how identities and behaviours are socially constructed, judged, and regulated. Rooted in symbolic interactionism, labelling theory shifts attention away from acts themselves and instead focuses on…
Critical argumentation is at the very core of sociological thinking. To argue critically does not mean simply disagreeing with others or finding fault. Instead, it refers to a disciplined way of engaging with ideas, concepts, and evidence, in order to…
Introduction Parental alienation is a highly contested yet increasingly recognised phenomenon within family sociology and social psychology. It refers to a process in which one parent systematically manipulates a child to reject, fear, or distance themselves from the other parent,…
Introduction: Tattoos as Social Markings Tattoos are not merely decorative designs on the skin. They are deeply social practices, embedded in cultural histories, symbolic systems, and modes of belonging. From the Polynesian tatau to contemporary subcultural tattooing in urban centers,…
Social control is a central concept in sociology, concerned with the ways societies regulate individual behavior to maintain order, stability, and cohesion. At its core, social control refers to the mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which norms, values, and rules…
Capital punishment, more commonly referred to as the death penalty, is one of the most enduringly controversial issues in modern and historical societies. It encompasses profound questions of morality, justice, state authority, and human dignity. Its presence or absence in…
