Dehumanisation in War and Conflict
Introduction Dehumanisation is a recurrent and deeply troubling feature of war and conflict. From the use of racialised propaganda during World War II…
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Contradictions of Neoliberalism
Introduction Neoliberalism has been one of the most dominant and transformative ideological, economic, and political paradigms of the late twentieth and early twenty-first…
British Fascism
Introduction British fascism has occupied a marginal but persistent position in the socio-political history of the United Kingdom. Although it has never achieved…
Apathy in Politics
Introduction Political apathy, broadly defined as a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern regarding political activities, institutions, and participation, has become a central…
What is a Kakistocracy?
Introduction: Defining Kakistocracy in a Sociological Context The term kakistocracy derives from the Greek words kakistos (worst) and kratos (rule), literally meaning “rule…
Long Wave Theory and Income Inequality
Introduction Long Wave Theory, often referred to as Kondratiev Waves, proposes that capitalist economies move through long-term cycles of expansion and contraction, each…
Alienation in Education
Introduction Alienation in education is a critical and multifaceted concept within the sociology of education that sheds light on the processes through which…
Art and Violence
Introduction Art and violence, on the surface, may appear as polar opposites—one representing creativity, harmony, and expression, the other symbolizing destruction, conflict, and…
Causes of Alcoholism
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a complex and deeply rooted social phenomenon that cannot be sufficiently understood through medical or psychological…
Examples of Neoliberal Market-Based Solutions to Social Problems
Introduction Neoliberalism is a political-economic ideology that promotes free-market capitalism, deregulation, privatization, and a reduced role for the state in social and economic…
