by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 31, 2025 | Social Institutions
What Is Secularization? Secularization is a term often used in sociology and religious studies to describe a major shift that happens in societies over time. It means the gradual decline in the influence of religion in public life, personal behavior, and the way...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Social Institutions
Gender Socialization from Birth From the very moment a baby is born, the world around them begins to treat them differently based on whether they are a boy or a girl. This process is known as gender socialization. It is the way society teaches children what is...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Economic Systems: Capitalism and Socialism
The Gig Economy and Worker Identity The way people work is changing fast. Not too long ago, most workers had one job with one employer. They would go to work every day, work for a company for many years, and retire with a pension. Their job was often a big part...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Culture
The Effects of Globalization on Culture Globalization is a big word that you may have heard many times. It means the process of the world becoming more connected through things like travel, trade, the internet, and communication. Because of globalization,...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Social Stratification or Inequality in Pakistan and Armed Conflict
How Economic Inequality Affects Mental Health Economic inequality is a situation where some people have much more money, opportunities, and resources than others. It means that while a few individuals may live in luxury, many others struggle to meet basic needs...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Deviance and Social Control
What Is Social Justice? Social justice is a big idea that affects how people live, work, and interact with each other every day. At its heart, social justice means making sure that everyone is treated fairly and has the same rights, opportunities, and access to...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Social Stratification and Mobility
Is Social Mobility a Myth? Most of us grow up believing in the idea that if we work hard, stay honest, and never give up, we can improve our lives. That dream, often called the “rags-to-riches” story, is a powerful part of what many societies, especially in the...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | Social Institutions
What Is a Family? A Sociological View When we think of the word “family,” most people imagine a mother, a father, and children living together in one home. This is often called the traditional nuclear family. But in sociology, the study of human society and...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is the Looking Glass Self? The idea of the “looking glass self” may sound poetic or complicated at first, but it is actually a very simple and powerful concept in sociology and psychology. It was introduced by Charles Horton Cooley, an American...
by Khushdil Khan Kasi | Jul 30, 2025 | psychology
What Is Dissociation and Why It Happens Dissociation is a mental process where a person becomes disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity. It can feel like your mind is separating from reality or like you are watching yourself...
