STRATI Journal of Sociology and Social Change

The journal aims to:

• Promote rigorous sociological research focused on understanding the causes, mechanisms, and consequences of social change.
• Facilitate dissemination of innovative theoretical and empirical studies addressing social transformation across diverse contexts.
• Support interdisciplinary research that integrates sociology with political science, economics, anthropology, and cultural studies.
• Encourage critical analysis of social inequalities, power relations, and identity politics within changing social landscapes.
• Provide a forum for dialogue on social policies, activism, and institutional reforms aimed at fostering equitable and inclusive societies.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Theories and models of social change.
• Social movements, collective action, and activism.
• Urbanization, migration, and demographic shifts.
• Inequality, poverty, and social justice.
• Race, ethnicity, gender, and identity politics.
• Cultural transformations and media influence.
• Social policy analysis and welfare studies.
• Globalization and its social impacts.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a broad range of topics including but not limited to:

Theories and Models of Social Change

• Classical and contemporary sociological theories
• Modernization, dependency, and world-systems theories
• Technological change and society
• Social innovation and transformation

Social Movements and Collective Action

• Protest movements and political activism
• Digital activism and social media mobilization
• Labor movements and trade unions
• Environmental and human rights movements

Urbanization, Migration, and Demographic Shifts

• Rural-urban migration and urban development
• Refugee and diaspora studies
• Population aging and youth dynamics
• Effects of globalization on migration patterns

Inequality, Poverty, and Social Justice

• Class structures and social stratification
• Gender and economic disparities
• Policies for poverty alleviation
• Access to education, healthcare, and housing

Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Identity Politics

• Intersectionality and identity formation
• Discrimination, racism, and inclusion policies
• Feminist and queer theories
• Indigenous peoples and minority rights

Cultural Transformations and Media Influence

• Media representation and cultural narratives
• Global cultural flows and hybrid identities
• Popular culture and social values
• Impact of digital technologies on culture

Social Policy Analysis and Welfare Studies

• Welfare state models and reforms
• Health and social care policies
• Education policy and social outcomes
• Policy responses to social crises

Globalization and Social Impacts

• Transnationalism and global governance
• Economic globalization and social change
• Cultural globalization and local responses
• Global inequalities and development challenges

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com