Life expectancy serves as a vital barometer of a society’s overall health, development, and equity. It reveals more than medical progress; it encapsulates the social, economic, and political arrangements that sustain or constrain human life. From a sociological perspective, the…
Introduction The “Moynihan Report,” officially titled The Negro Family: The Case for National Action, is a pivotal document in the history of American sociology and public policy. Authored in 1965 by Daniel Patrick Moynihan, then Assistant Secretary of Labor, the…
Lobby groups represent a fascinating nexus between collective action, political power, and social influence. In the realm of sociology, they offer a powerful vantage point from which to examine the complex relationships that exist between institutions, citizens, and the state.…
