SOCIOLOGIA
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the intricacies of social dynamics.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Exploration of Social Relationships:
The journal focuses on the complex dynamics of social relationships, exploring how they are affected by factors such as class, gender, and ethnicity. - Empirical Research and Methodological Innovations:
It emphasizes the importance of empirical research, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to provide insights into sociological phenomena. - Political Sociology and Social Movements:
A core area of focus is the intersection of politics and society, particularly how social movements shape political landscapes and public discourse. - Cultural Sociology:
The journal delves into cultural aspects of sociology, examining how cultural narratives and identities influence social behavior and societal structures. - Impact of Economic Changes on Society:
It addresses the implications of economic transformations, particularly in post-socialist contexts, on social structures and individual lives. - Health and Social Welfare:
The journal investigates the relationship between health, social welfare policies, and their effects on various demographics, including marginalized communities.
Trending and Emerging
- Surveillance and Control in Social Relationships:
Recent publications highlight a growing concern over surveillance technologies and their implications for personal relationships and state control, particularly in the context of the digital age. - The Impact of Pandemics on Society:
There is a notable increase in studies examining the social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including shifts in work behavior, family dynamics, and public health responses. - Populism and Political Identity:
Research focusing on populism, its rise, and its impact on political identities and electoral behaviors has gained momentum, reflecting broader global political trends. - Gender Studies and Inequality:
The journal has increasingly addressed issues of gender inequality, including the gender pay gap and women's representation in politics, indicating a deeper engagement with feminist sociological perspectives. - Environmental Sociology:
Emerging themes around environmental governance and sustainability are becoming prominent, reflecting a growing awareness of climate issues and their social implications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Family Structures:
Research focusing on traditional family dynamics has seen a decline, possibly due to a shift towards more contemporary issues such as single-parent families and non-traditional family arrangements. - Rural Sociology:
Studies specific to rural sociology, including the examination of rural communities and their unique challenges, have become less frequent as urban issues gain more attention. - Historical Sociology:
Although historical perspectives have contributed to sociological understanding, recent publications suggest a waning interest in historical sociology as the focus shifts towards current sociopolitical issues. - Social Stratification based solely on Class Analysis:
While socioeconomic factors remain significant, the exclusive focus on class as a unit of analysis appears to be diminishing in favor of more intersectional approaches that consider multiple identities. - Sociological Theory without Empirical Basis:
There seems to be a declining interest in purely theoretical explorations that lack empirical evidence, as the journal increasingly prioritizes studies grounded in data.
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