The Sociology of Complex Organizations Sociology of Complex Organizations provides a critical overview of contemporary organizational theory, providing conceptual and theoretical tools to make sense of the extended social constructions that shape the modern experience. Its key themes include the relationship between organizations and their contexts, the role of power, and the impact of environmental… Continue reading The Sociology of Complex Organizations

Sociology of Sexuality – Interactionists and Dissidents Humans usually make their sexual choices based on current cultural norms. For example, some cultures accept polygamy while others are strongly against it. In either case, dissident sexuality tends to form subcultures within the larger culture. In many cases, dissident sexuality is associated with a particular religion or… Continue reading Sociology of Sexuality – Interactionists and Dissidents

The Sociology of Work and Occupations The Sociology of Work and Occupations discusses the connection between status attainment, automation, and discrimination. It covers topics such as the rise of new professions, the changing nature of work, and the role of labor in society. Occupational diversity The study of social inequality in the workplace has focused… Continue reading The Sociology of Work and Occupations

A Quick Primer on Urban Sociology If you have never heard of Urban Sociology, you’re missing out on a vital field of study. This article will give you a quick primer on the field’s various theories and methodologies, including Subculture Theory, Human ecology, and Georg Simmel. Then, you can go on to explore the key… Continue reading A Quick Primer on Urban Sociology

Marxism’s False Consciousness What is False Consciousness? Quite simply, it is the internalization of oppression by the proletariat and oppressed classes, which leads them to believe that the capitalist system works in their favor. In short, the False Consciousness is a defining characteristic of all those who live within the capitalist system. But what exactly… Continue reading Marxism

Examples of Affirmative Action Affirmative action is a government policy that gives qualified groups preferential treatment in hiring or other business decisions. These groups may be members of racial or ethnic minorities, women, people with disabilities, and some veterans. Affirmative action is not limited to job hiring; it may also apply to admission to higher… Continue reading Examples of Affirmative Action

The Rise of Cyber Activism The internet has become the main tool used to communicate social messages by individuals, organisations, and movements. As a result, a large number of independent activists have turned to digital tools to create a community, raise funds, and organise events. This means that repressive governments have become more aware of… Continue reading The Rise of Cyber Activism

Culture Jamming Culture jamming is an artistic and political practice aiming to disrupt the messages that consumerism has ingrained in our culture. It is a way of exposing these messages and the underlying values that we want to preserve. Culture jamming consists of creative interventions aimed at disseminating these messages, such as reclaiming public space.… Continue reading Culture Jamming

Defining the Counterculture Defining the counterculture is not easy. Often times, this means a group that rejects the dominant culture. While the term is often used to refer to groups that reject the dominant culture entirely, it also refers to specific variants of that culture. The term is most commonly associated with hippie culture, which… Continue reading Defining the Counterculture

Understanding the Concept of Hegemony Hegemony is the dominance of a country or social group over others, in all of its forms – economic, political, and military. The term hegemony derives from Greek words meaning “leader” or “leadership,” and has analytical power to describe all forms of political, economic, and military dominance. Originally used to… Continue reading Understanding the Concept of Hegemony