Introduction Oral histories are a rich and dynamic method of understanding the past through personal recollections and spoken narratives. Unlike traditional archival records, oral histories foreground lived experiences and subjective memories, often from voices that are marginalized or excluded in…
Introduction Globalization is one of the most transformative and contested processes of the contemporary era, reshaping virtually every aspect of human society. From the reconfiguration of nation-states to the restructuring of economic systems, globalization exerts a profound influence on social…
Introduction: Understanding Emergence in Social Life The concept of emergence is central to contemporary sociological thought. In essence, emergence refers to the process by which complex systems and patterns arise out of a multiplicity of relatively simple interactions. Emergence defies…
Introduction The essentialist view of gender is a foundational concept in both classical and contemporary sociology, particularly within the study of gender and sexuality. Essentialism posits that gender is rooted in unchanging, biological, or natural characteristics, often thought to be…
Introduction Sex work has long been a subject of sociological inquiry, marked by intense debates around morality, legality, gender, labor, human rights, and the commodification of intimacy. These debates intersect with wider structural forces, including capitalism, patriarchy, and globalization. Within…
Introduction The concept of “student lifestyle” encapsulates the patterns of living, social behaviours, and cultural practices typical among students, particularly those in higher education. A sociological examination of student lifestyle reveals the ways in which broader social structures, cultural norms,…
Introduction Macrosociology represents a crucial field within sociology that focuses on the comprehensive analysis of large-scale social structures and long-term processes that shape the development, organisation, and transformation of entire societies. Unlike microsociology, which concentrates on everyday interpersonal interactions, macrosociology…
