Introduction Objectivity is a foundational ideal in sociological research, shaping how knowledge is produced, validated, and disseminated. It is often associated with neutrality, impartiality, and the pursuit of truth untainted by personal biases or ideological commitments. Yet, objectivity is not…
Introduction Naturalism is a foundational philosophical and methodological approach that has significantly influenced the development of modern sociology. At its core, naturalism in sociology refers to the application of methods and principles derived from the natural sciences—particularly observation, empiricism, and…
Introduction Virtual gaming spaces have evolved from rudimentary 1970s text‑based adventures into sprawling, persistent universes accessed by hundreds of millions of players daily. During the COVID‑19 pandemic they became de‑facto third places, substituting for classrooms, bars, and public squares, and…
Introduction Abortion has long stood at the fulcrum of feminist struggle, symbolising the contest over women’s bodily autonomy, citizenship, and moral authority. In sociology, abortion is not merely a medical procedure; it is a social fact that expresses and reproduces…
Introduction Abortion operates at the interstices of intimate biography, collective morality, scientific authority, and state power. Eugenics—coined by Francis Galton in 1883 to describe selective breeding for perceived human improvement—likewise inhabits a contested terrain where biology merges with ideology. When…
Introduction What does it mean to be British in the twenty‑first century? The question appears deceptively simple, yet the sociological terrain it opens is vast and contested. British identity is not a static artefact stored intact in Westminster’s archives; it…
Introduction: What is the Melting-Pot? The term “melting-pot” is one of the most enduring and evocative metaphors in the sociological lexicon, particularly in discussions concerning immigration, integration, and the negotiation of multicultural identities. First coined in the early 20th century…
