Focus and Scope
1. Sociology and Social Dynamics
The study of social structure, social change, conflict, and social interaction in contemporary societies. Focuses on emerging social issues, such as social inequality, social mobility, and globalization.
2. Social and Cultural Anthropology
The study of culture, traditions, customs, and social identities in various societies, both locally and globally.
3. Social Psychology
Focuses on the behavior of individuals and groups in social contexts, including issues of community psychology, interpersonal relations, and social developmental psychology.
4. Law and Human Rights
The study of legal systems, human rights, social justice, and public policy as they relate to aspects of social law and civil rights.
5. Politics and Government
The study of political systems, democracy, public policy, local and national government, and international political issues that affect society.
6. Education and Social Transformation
Analysis of the role of education in social change, education policy, and challenges to education systems in various societies.
7. Social Economics and Community Development
Economic studies focusing on social development, community-based economics, economic inequality, and social entrepreneurship.
8. Social Welfare and Public Services
Research on social protection systems, community welfare, health services, and social policies that support quality of life.
9. Media, Communication, and Popular Culture
Focus on the role of mass media, digital media, social communication, and the impact of popular culture on people's social lives.
10. Gender and Feminism Studies
Research on gender issues, equality, women's empowerment, masculinity, and the rights of vulnerable groups.
11. Urbanization and Cities
Studies on the dynamics of urban life, urbanization, urban spatial planning, social problems in big cities, and urban environmental issues.
12. Social Environmental Issues and Sustainability
Research on the social impacts of environmental change, social ecology, sustainability, and community adaptation to the climate crisis.