Sociology & Criminology for a Changing World
An interdisciplinary field examining how culture shapes and reflects power, identity, and social structures.
Cultural Studies analyzes everyday practices, symbols, and media to uncover how meaning is produced and contested. It explores issues of class, race, gender, and ideology, emphasizing how culture is a site of both domination and resistance. In criminology, it informs approaches like Cultural Criminology.
Intersects with Poststructuralism, Marxism, and Media Studies.
SozTheo is a personal academic project by Prof. Dr. Christian Wickert.
The content does not reflect the official views or curricula of HSPV NRW.
SozTheo.com offers clear, accessible introductions to sociology and criminology. Covering key theories, classic works, and essential concepts, it is designed for students, educators, and anyone curious about social science and crime. Discover easy-to-understand explanations and critical perspectives on the social world.
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