Introduction Citizenship and freedom are two concepts that sit at the heart of sociology and political philosophy. Citizenship is often understood as a legal status that connects individuals to a nation-state, endowing them with rights and responsibilities. Freedom, meanwhile, refers…
Introduction In the 21st century, knowledge has emerged as one of the most valuable assets within organizations. As globalization intensifies, multinational organizations are increasingly tasked with managing knowledge across diverse cultural, economic, and geographical contexts. This requires not only technical…
Introduction The concept of the nation is among the most powerful and enduring social constructs in modern history. Nations have provided people with a sense of belonging, identity, and purpose. Yet, the very idea of the nation is inherently exclusionary.…
Introduction Nationalism has been one of the most powerful forces shaping modern societies. It has mobilised populations, forged collective identities, and played a decisive role in wars, revolutions, and state-building. Yet, within sociology, nationalism has also been approached critically, often…
Introduction News is never simply a neutral reflection of events in the world. Instead, it is filtered, structured, and prioritised according to underlying social, cultural, and institutional logics. Within criminology and sociology, the study of how crime becomes news has…
Introduction The relationship between art and political power is one of the most revealing dimensions of modern history. Under the regime of National Socialism in Germany, art was transformed into a tool of ideology, a weapon of exclusion, and a…
Feminism, as both a political movement and a sociological framework, has profoundly shaped the modern world. It has expanded women’s rights, transformed family structures, altered workplace norms, and redefined ideas of sexuality and identity. Yet, despite these achievements, feminism is…
