Child abuse remains one of the most complex and troubling social issues across societies. From a sociological perspective, child abuse is not merely an individual or familial problem but also a structural one, rooted in historical, cultural, economic, and political…
Radical social work is a branch of social work practice that challenges conventional approaches to problem-solving by focusing on the systemic, structural, and political dimensions of social issues. This perspective is grounded in a commitment to transforming societal power relations…
Poverty traps refer to the self-reinforcing mechanisms through which individuals, families, or entire communities find themselves stuck in cycles of poverty across generations. From a sociological perspective, these traps are not solely caused by personal failure or a lack of…
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…
In sociology, the concept of “the underclass” refers to a segment of society that exists at the margins, typically characterized by severe poverty, chronic unemployment, and social exclusion. The term gained prominence in the latter part of the 20th century,…
Learn about structural inequality, its causes, consequences, and ways to address it. Explore the role of social structures in perpetuating inequality and the impact on individuals and society. Find out how economic, social, cultural, and political factors contribute to structural inequality and discover strategies such as policy reform, education, promoting diversity, and grassroots movements to tackle this issue.
Introduction Marxist perspectives on crime and deviance offer a critical view of the societal structures that produce and regulate these behaviors. Central to this view is the understanding that crime and deviance are deeply intertwined with the socio-economic inequalities and…
