Life Stages
Introduction The concept of “life stages” is a foundational pillar in sociological inquiry. It encompasses the socially and culturally defined phases that individuals…
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Video Games as Sites of Resistance
Introduction Video games have evolved from niche entertainment into a global cultural industry whose yearly revenues now surpass those of film and recorded…
The Marketisation of Health Care
Introduction In recent decades, the health care sector has undergone a profound and far-reaching transformation, shaped by the broader global processes of neoliberal…
The Impact of Streaming on Video Game Culture
Introduction: Gaming Meets the Streaming Revolution Video-game streaming has moved from niche hobby to cultural powerhouse in just over a decade. Platforms such…
Understanding Manufacturing
Introduction: Why Study Manufacturing? Manufacturing, often perceived as a purely economic or technical process, is deeply embedded in the social fabric of modern…
Mass Communication: An Introduction
Introduction Mass communication refers to the process through which information is transmitted to large and dispersed populations via various forms of media. These…
McDonaldization in the Workplace
Introduction The modern workplace is increasingly shaped by processes that prioritize efficiency, predictability, calculability, and control. These characteristics are central to the concept…
Mercantile Capitalism
Introduction Mercantile capitalism, also referred to as mercantilism, constitutes a pivotal formative stage in the long historical trajectory of capitalist economies. Emerging predominantly…
Understanding Modernism
Introduction Modernism is one of the most significant cultural and intellectual movements of the modern era, encompassing transformations in literature, art, architecture, philosophy,…
Multi-Level Models Explained
Introduction to Multi-Level Modelling Multi-level models, also known as hierarchical linear models or mixed-effects models, are statistical tools used to analyse data that…
