Society Wasn’t Built for Us: A Bourdieuian View of Neurodivergence
Exploring how Pierre Bourdieu’s theories of capital, habitus, fields, and symbolic violence reveal the hidden barriers faced by neurodivergent people.
Taste and Distinction: How Class Shapes What We Like
How does social class shape taste? This article explores Bourdieu’s concept of cultural capital, Goffman’s impression management, and contemporary critiques of taste hierarchies, gatekeeping, and cultural gentrification.
Beyond Weber, Marx, and Orwell: The Rise of Digital Neofeudalism
Has the modern world outgrown Weber’s iron cage, Marx’s alienation, and Orwell’s surveillance state—only to enter a new form of control? In an era where tech monopolies act as digital landlords, individuals no longer own but rent, their lives dictated by algorithmic oversight and data extraction. Is this progress, or have we simply traded one system of domination for another?
The Rise of ‘Neurodiversity Chic’: Meaningful Progress or Just Branding?
Discover the complexities of neurodiversity's rise in mainstream society, from increased awareness and policy shifts to concerns over performative advocacy and media stereotypes. This in-depth analysis explores the sociological impact, challenges, and future of neurodivergent inclusion.
From Blocks to Bureaucracy: What Can Minecraft Tell Us About Society?
Discover how Minecraft serves as a virtual experiment in social organisation, governance, and economic structures. Explore sociological theories, digital governance trends, and the future of virtual societies.
Deepfake Pornography: Power, Consent, and Digital Ethics
An in-depth sociological analysis of deepfake pornography, exploring its ethical implications, power dynamics, consent, and digital exploitation through feminist and media theories.
Charity, Mutual Aid, and the State: Who Should Tackle Inequality?
Is charity or mutual aid the best way to tackle social inequality? This article explores the sociological debate, examining government withdrawal, burnout in volunteer efforts, and international welfare comparisons.
Meritocracy or Myth? The Truth About the ‘Self-Made’ Narrative
Is the self-made success story a reality or a myth? This article explores the sociological debate around meritocracy, examining both the arguments for and against the self-made narrative, and the structural barriers that shape social mobility.
Karl Marx: Misunderstood, Not a Bogeyman
Karl Marx is one of the most polarising thinkers in modern history. Depending on whom you ask, he is either a prophet of workers’ liberation or the architect of totalitarian nightmares. The media often presents Marx as a bogeyman—a figure…
