Introduction Narratives are fundamental to the way humans understand and organize their social world. In sociology, narratives are not merely stories but structures of meaning that individuals and collectives use to make sense of events, experiences, identities, and institutions. They…
Introduction The sociological contrast between open and closed societies is essential for understanding the fundamental principles that govern human social organization. These two conceptual types represent ideal-typical orientations toward power, freedom, knowledge, and cultural expression. The open society, premised on…
Introduction: The Sociological Significance of Narratives Narratives are not merely stories. In sociology, they are the frameworks through which individuals and groups make sense of the world. Narratives structure meaning, connect personal experiences to larger social phenomena, and mediate our…
Introduction Video games have progressed from coin‑operated arcades of the late 1970s to a transnational entertainment economy whose annual revenues now surpass those of the film and recorded‑music industries combined. Their reach is staggering: an estimated 3.3 billion people play games…
Introduction Observation is one of the most foundational tools in the sociologist’s methodological repertoire. It is both a common-sense practice in everyday life and a structured, deliberate technique in academic research. Sociological observation allows researchers to immerse themselves in the…
Introduction Non-response in research is a significant and multifaceted issue encountered across the spectrum of social science methodologies, particularly within both qualitative and quantitative research designs. It refers to the phenomenon wherein individuals or units selected for inclusion in a…
Introduction Green criminology is a relatively recent and dynamic subfield within criminology that seeks to expand the traditional boundaries of crime to include environmental harms, systemic ecological violence, and injustices that transcend legal definitions. Unlike conventional criminology, which often focuses…
