Keigo and Social Conformity
Introduction: Why Keigo Matters to Sociology Japanese keigo—the tripartite system of honorific, humble, and polite speech—has long been discussed within linguistics, but its…
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Understanding Japanese Keigo
Introduction Language serves as more than a conduit for communication; it constitutes a vital mechanism through which culture, social hierarchies, and collective identities…
Video Games and National Identity
Introduction In the digital age, video games have evolved from simple forms of entertainment into powerful cultural artefacts that both mirror and shape…
Video Games and Transhumanism
Introduction In the early decades of the twenty‑first century, two cultural currents have accelerated side by side: the mainstreaming of digital gaming and…
Parental Alienation as a Form of Child Abuse
Introduction Parental alienation is an increasingly recognized social phenomenon that involves the psychological manipulation of a child by one parent against the other.…
Predictive Policing: An Introduction
What Is Predictive Policing? Predictive policing is a data-driven approach to crime prevention and law enforcement that uses algorithms, machine learning techniques, and…
The Value of Art to the Working Class
Introduction: Rethinking Cultural Access and Meaning The value of art to the working class has long been a contentious subject in sociology, cultural…
Racial Representation in Video Games
Introduction Video games have evolved from simple entertainment to a powerful cultural medium that reflects and shapes societal norms, ideologies, and power structures.…
Gamers and Social Capital
Introduction In the past few decades, video gaming has undergone a radical transformation. What was once dismissed as a solitary, fringe pastime has…
The Social Impact of Alcoholism
Introduction Alcoholism, also referred to as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a chronic and relapsing condition characterised by an impaired ability to regulate…
