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June 2021 | Nigeria
The Influence of Child Abuse on the Development of Sociopathic and Psychopathic Behaviours
Guest contributor Muib Shefiu draws connections between child abuse and violent behaviors in later life using examples from the sociological literature to make his case.
Muib Shefiu
May 2021 | Nigeria
Where can Sociologists Work in Nigeria?
Guest contributor Muib Shefiu outlines examples of what industries might provide work for sociologists in Nigeria.
Muib Shefiu
June 2021 | Mexico
Energy Law in Mexico and the Effects on the Environment: Why is it important to focus on renewable energy?
Guest contributor Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno writes about the energy laws in Mexico, using incidences of forest fires as an example of their impact on the environment.
Luis Alberto Peniche Moreno
May 2021 | Nigeria
The Sociological Significance of Eid-l-fitr Celebration
Guest contributor Muib Shefiu writes on the sociological significance of the Muslim celebration of Eid-l-fitr discussing the role of collective rituals in holiday celebrations.
Muib Shefiu
May 2021 | Nigeria
Preventing Domestic Violence through Sociological Theories
Guest contributor Timothy Ojewuyi Blessing applies the big three sociological theories to the case of domestic violence, also referred to as intimate partner violence, and in doing so presents sociological solutions to this deadly social problem.
Timothy Ojewuyi Blessing
May 2021 | India
The Sociology of Masks: Masking up the Society
Guest contributor Dr. Nupur Pattanaik presents a sociological analysis on masks using ideas from sociologist like Durkheim, George Herbert Mead, Michel Foucault and more.
Dr. Nupur Pattanaik
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