Introduction Video games are no longer simply forms of entertainment; they have become vast cultural ecosystems where players not only engage in leisure but also construct and negotiate their identities. From customizable avatars to microtransactions that allow players to purchase…
Introduction: Why Bring the Spectacle to Video Games? Video games have expanded from a niche pastime to a dominant cultural industry that shapes attention, identity, and social life. From blockbuster releases and live-service platforms to streaming, esports, and virtual economies,…
Child abuse remains one of the most complex and troubling social issues across societies. From a sociological perspective, child abuse is not merely an individual or familial problem but also a structural one, rooted in historical, cultural, economic, and political…
Introduction Colonial administration models were the institutional and political frameworks through which colonial powers governed their overseas territories. These models were not uniform; they varied across empires, regions, and historical moments. They reflected the interplay between ideology, economic needs, and…
Introduction The concept of “life stages” is a foundational pillar in sociological inquiry. It encompasses the socially and culturally defined phases that individuals undergo from birth to death. These stages are not merely biological markers of human development; they are…
Introduction Video games have evolved from niche entertainment into a global cultural industry whose yearly revenues now surpass those of film and recorded music combined. With more than three billion players worldwide, games are no longer a peripheral pastime; they constitute…
Introduction In recent decades, the health care sector has undergone a profound and far-reaching transformation, shaped by the broader global processes of neoliberal reform, economic restructuring, and the growing dominance of capitalist logics in public services. Central to this transformation…
