Focus and Scope

Global Journal of Sociology (GJSOC) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original, high-quality, and rigorously reviewed research in sociology. The journal prioritizes contributions that demonstrate clear theoretical development, strong empirical evidence, and methodological rigor, with relevance to contemporary social issues at local, national, and global levels.

The journal welcomes empirical, theoretical, and interdisciplinary studies that critically examine social structures, social relations, and social change. Particular emphasis is placed on research that connects sociology with economic development, governance, digital transformation, culture, and sustainability.

GJSOC aims to advance sociological knowledge by promoting evidence-based research, encouraging critical and interdisciplinary perspectives, and supporting policy-relevant insights that address complex social challenges. The journal positions itself as a platform for impactful scholarship with strong international visibility and citation potential.

Scope

1. Social Theory and Sociological Perspectives

  • Classical and contemporary sociological theory
  • Critical theory and social critique
  • Interdisciplinary sociological approaches

2. Social Change and Development

  • Social transformation and modernization
  • Development and inequality
  • Globalization and social dynamics
  • Community development and empowerment

3. Economic Sociology

  • Social dimensions of economic behavior
  • Informal economy and labor markets
  • Inequality, poverty, and social mobility
  • Consumption and social stratification

4. Political Sociology and Governance

  • Power, authority, and political institutions
  • Democracy and political participation
  • Governance and public policy
  • Social movements and collective action

5. Sociology of Culture and Media

  • Culture, identity, and representation
  • Media, communication, and society
  • Digital culture and social media
  • Popular culture and globalization

6. Education and Socialization

  • Sociology of education
  • Socialization and identity formation
  • Educational inequality
  • Knowledge and social reproduction

7. Urban and Rural Sociology

  • Urbanization and city development
  • Rural transformation and agrarian change
  • Migration and demographic change
  • Spatial inequality and regional development

8. Gender, Family, and Social Inequality

  • Gender relations and inequality
  • Family structures and dynamics
  • Intersectionality and social justice
  • Social inclusion and exclusion

9. Digital Society and Technology

  • Technology and social interaction
  • Digital inequality and access
  • Online communities and networks
  • Societal impacts of artificial intelligence

10. Environment and Society

  • Environmental sociology
  • Climate change and society
  • Human-environment interaction
  • Sustainable social development

11. Applied Sociology and Policy Studies

  • Policy analysis and evaluation
  • Social impact assessment
  • Evidence-based social policy
  • Community-based research

Editorial Emphasis

  • Clear research gap and originality
  • Strong theoretical contribution
  • Robust, transparent, and reproducible methodology
  • International relevance and comparative analysis
  • Policy relevance and practical implications
  • Use of recent and high-quality international references