future studies

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Research Methods

Explaining Social Forecasting

Introduction Social forecasting is a systematic process of predicting the future of human societies. It draws on sociology, economics, demography, and other social science disciplines to examine patterns, trends, and possible outcomes in a given social landscape. Social forecasting is…

Easy Sociology
April 13, 2025

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General Sociology

What is Futurology?

Futurology, as an emerging field within the broader sociological landscape, examines the possibilities of societal development and transformation in the years, decades, or even centuries to come. By critically analyzing trends, behaviors, and structural shifts, futurology offers a forward-looking perspective…