Abortion and Patriarchy
Abortion has long been one of the most contested issues in society, sparking intense debates around morality, law, medicine, and social justice. At…
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Over the past several days, many of you will have noticed that Easy Sociology has experienced periods of downtime and technical instability. We…
Religion: Latent and Manifest Functions
Religion is one of the most enduring and deeply rooted social institutions, shaping human societies across history and cultures. It provides frameworks of…
How Neoliberalism Contributes to Alcoholism
Alcoholism is often understood through the lens of individual pathology, biomedical explanations, or cultural traditions. However, sociological inquiry reveals that the roots of…
Dehumanisation in Prisons
Prisons are multifaceted social institutions where the logic of punishment, security, and control often collides with the ideals of human dignity, rehabilitation, and…
Abortion and Social Movements
Abortion has long been one of the most contested issues within societies, shaping debates across law, politics, religion, and culture. It is more…
Life Expectancy and Social Networks: The Role of Relationships in Longevity
Introduction Life expectancy is shaped by far more than genetics and medical care. Increasingly, sociologists have emphasized that the structure of our social…
Labelling Theory and Fatherhood
Introduction Labelling theory is one of the most influential perspectives within sociology for analysing how identities and behaviours are socially constructed, judged, and…
How to Argue Critically
Critical argumentation is at the very core of sociological thinking. To argue critically does not mean simply disagreeing with others or finding fault.…
Parental Alienation as a Form of Domestic Violence
Introduction Parental alienation is a highly contested yet increasingly recognised phenomenon within family sociology and social psychology. It refers to a process in…
