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…
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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…
What is the Manosphere?
Introduction The term “manosphere” refers to a loosely connected network of online communities, websites, forums, and social media spaces where various ideas about…
Dehumanisation of Refugees
Introduction The global refugee crisis has become one of the defining humanitarian and political challenges of the 21st century. From the displacement of…
Early Warning Signs of Fascism
Introduction Fascism is often understood as a phenomenon of the past, most notably associated with mid-20th-century regimes in Italy and Germany. However, sociological…
