The Legacy of Amy Carmichael
Amy Carmichael (1867–1951) was a prominent figure in missionary and social work whose life was marked by a deep sense…
Beyond the Pitch: Rethinking Sport’s Role in Social Cohesion
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace Cities and municipalities around the globe have faced increasing tensions around migration…
Potatoes, chocolate, the Moon and Mars
Europeans did not know about tomatoes, maize, potatoes, or chocolate, among many other things that were introduced to us by…
When Social Pressure Silences Personal Dreams
Social pressure can have a deeply destructive impact on people’s life trajectories, affecting not only teenagers but also children and…
Hanafi’s sociology fills auditoriums
They even had to improvise new rows of seats in the auditorium. Diverse people told me it was unbelievable, because…
High-quality relationships are the best investment in a happy life
International Day of Happiness A recent study published in the International Journal of Aging and Human Development examines how close…
Islamophobia: A Challenge for Coexistence in Diverse Societies
International Day to Combat Islamophobia Every March 15, the International Day to Combat Islamophobia is commemorated, a date recognized by…
Habermas, the last great individual sociological theory
Habermas’s Theory of Communicative Action was the most influential theory of the last two decades of the twentieth century. In…
The Bee Revolution: A Call to Common Action
International Women’s Day During the last years feminism is confronting different discourses about goals, strategies and definitions within the movement.…
The bubble of media scandals
Some journalists use the media to launch scandals in order to achieve an immediate increase in audience numbers in the…