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…
Introduction Labelling theory has long been a cornerstone of symbolic interactionist sociology, offering deep insights into how identities are socially constructed through interaction. While often applied in the context of deviance and crime, labelling theory has significant implications for the…
Introduction The concept of “less developed countries” (LDCs) plays a central role in sociological discussions of global inequality, development, and the international division of labor. From a sociological perspective, the classification of some nations as “less developed” reflects not only…
Introduction Machine production is a cornerstone of modern industrial society. It shapes economies, labor systems, technological development, and even cultural life. In sociological terms, machine production refers not merely to the mechanical process of manufacturing goods using machinery, but also…
