This book provides sociological insights, theoretical perspectives, and glimpses into research in the diverse contexts that contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities of power, violence, and justice. The contributions by an array of stellar authors, including several former International Sociological Association presidents, offer different foci in terms of an emphasis on the theoretical, historical, analytical, descriptive, and contextual. Topics covered include colonialism, migration, race, gender and intersectionality, social movements, security, environment, and education. Underlying many chapters also lies the question of what is the role that sociology plays and can play in moving us forward? Through their insights, these authors stimulate us as academics and human beings, to reflect, respond, and share in the responsibility of countering the forces that perpetrate violence, subvert equality, and dilute the notion of justice. Written by distinguished international scholars, this is an essential reference work for researchers with an interest in Power, Violence, Social Justice, Human Rights, Public Sociology, Social Change and Social Movements.
This book provides sociological insights, theoretical perspectives, and glimpses into research in the diverse contexts that contribute to a deeper understanding of the complexities of power, violence, and justice. The contributions by an array of stellar authors, including several former International Sociological Association presidents, offer different foci in terms of an emphasis on the theoretical, historical, analytical, descriptive, and contextual. Topics covered include colonialism, migration, race, gender and intersectionality, social movements, security, environment, and education. Underlying many chapters also lies the question of what is the role that sociology plays and can play in moving us forward? Through their insights, these authors stimulate us as academics and human beings, to reflect, respond, and share in the responsibility of countering the forces that perpetrate violence, subvert equality, and dilute the notion of justice. Written by distinguished international scholars, this is an essential reference work for researchers with an interest in Power, Violence, Social Justice, Human Rights, Public Sociology, Social Change and Social Movements.
"Superbly conceptualises and contextualises social justice in and for our global age. The stellar cast of sociologists connect concepts to practices and outline the challenges we face, as well as providing necessary responses." Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor of Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies, University of Sussex" A collection of brilliant essays by international scholar-activists, examining concepts and practices from diverse contexts." Mary Romero, Professor of Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University "An excellent set of chapters bringing to the fore new perspectives on the social injustices and inequalities facing a world in crisis." Kammila Naidoo, Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg By using contextual global sociology, Sociology and Social Justice explores: Historic and contemporary sites and contexts around the world Sociological insights on topics ranging from social movements, to cyber space. International struggles, processes, and outcomes Written by distinguished international scholars, this is an essential text for those looking at issues of: Human Rights, Public Sociology, Democratization, Gender, and Globalization.
"Superbly conceptualises and contextualises social justice in and for our global age. The stellar cast of sociologists connect concepts to practices and outline the challenges we face, as well as providing necessary responses." Gurminder K Bhambra, Professor of Postcolonial and Decolonial Studies, University of Sussex" A collection of brilliant essays by international scholar-activists, examining concepts and practices from diverse contexts." Mary Romero, Professor of Justice Studies and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University "An excellent set of chapters bringing to the fore new perspectives on the social injustices and inequalities facing a world in crisis." Kammila Naidoo, Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg By using contextual global sociology, Sociology and Social Justice explores: Historic and contemporary sites and contexts around the world Sociological insights on topics ranging from social movements, to cyber space. International struggles, processes, and outcomes Written by distinguished international scholars, this is an essential text for those looking at issues of: Human Rights, Public Sociology, Democratization, Gender, and Globalization.
