REFLECTION ON HOW UNDERSTANDING THE ORIGINS OF SOCIOLOGY HELPS US MAKE SENSE OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL ISSUES
Introduction Sociology, as a discipline, emerged during a period of profound social change in the 18th and 19th centuries, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and ...
China: LGBT Rights and Media Representation
Introduction The intersection of politics, media, and social rights in China offers a compelling lens through which to examine the evolving status of lesbian, ...
How Does the Sex of Children at Birth Affect Their Choice of College Major? A Random Treatment Study
Introduction The interplay between individual characteristics and societal influences in shaping life outcomes has long been a focal point in social science research. One ...
With Reference to Baby’s Life, Disagreeing with the Idea that Income is the Most Important Social Determinant of Health
Introduction This essay critically examines the assertion that income is the most significant social determinant of health, using the context of Baby’s life as ...
Negative Impact on Young People in Social Media
Introduction Social media has become a pervasive element of modern life, particularly for young people who have grown up in the digital age. Platforms ...
How Did Durkheim Explain New Forms of Social Cohesion in Changing Societies, and Can His Ideas Help Us Understand Social Cohesion Today?
Introduction This essay explores Émile Durkheim’s sociological theories on social cohesion, particularly how he accounted for the emergence of new forms of solidarity in ...
Television Has a Bad Influence on Young People
Introduction Television remains a dominant medium in modern society, shaping cultural norms and individual behaviours, particularly among young people. This essay explores the negative ...
Gen Z: Understanding a Digital Generation
Introduction Generation Z, often referred to as Gen Z, comprises individuals born roughly between 1997 and 2012, succeeding Millennials and preceding Generation Alpha. This ...
Explain and Critically Evaluate the Mechanisms of Weak Ties, Brokerage (Structural Holes), and Closure: Desirability and Risks in Public Administration in Botswana
Introduction This essay explores the sociological mechanisms of weak ties, brokerage (structural holes), and closure, critically evaluating their relevance to public administration in Botswana. ...
Drug Addiction Among Youth: A Problem-Solution Perspective
Introduction Drug addiction among youth is a pressing social and public health issue that demands urgent attention. In the UK, increasing numbers of young ...
