[Background:] Compression of morbidity may be linked to belonging to particular social strata defined by intersections of age, gender, migration and occupation. Extending the approach by Crimmins and Beltrán-Sánchez, we investigated compression of morbidity, defined as reduced socially...

In Brazil, research groups are cataloged by the CNPq in the "Directory of Research Groups" (DGP). Although this database is widely used in academic studies, to date there has been no analysis of black representation in the leadership of these groups. This pioneering study aims to understand...

This work presents a proposal for a Social Security Observatory, with the objective of working on the production and dissemination of knowledge related to social security, with an emphasis on topics that jointly mobilize the action of sectoral policies in health, social security and social...

This paper introduces the Integrated Model for Sustainable Development (IMSD), a theory-driven governance framework that embeds Corporate Diversity Responsibility (CDR) into climate and energy policy to advance systemic equity, institutional resilience, and inclusive innovation. Grounded in...

In Brazil, research groups are cataloged by the CNPq in the "Directory of Research Groups" (DGP). Although this database is widely used in academic studies, to date there has been no analysis of black representation in the leadership of these groups. This pioneering study aims to understand...

Inequalities based on social origins heavily influence university access, shaping individuals’ careers and earning potential. While educational interventions in upper secondary schools have shown promise in supporting students from low social origins, their effects on gender disparities in...

A key claim of the administrative burden framework is that vulnerable citizens are more affected by administrative burden than others. We test this assumption using the life events survey in Germany, an official data record covering more than 10,000 administrative encounters involving more than...

Demographic ageing and increasing life expectancy require sociology to recognize and address new but also persistent challenges. The sociology of age and ageing is essential for understanding contemporary societies because age is a fundamental marker of social difference that structures roles,...

This study examines the Philippines' progress toward achieving gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion (GEDSI) through an examination of available data on analysis of Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015...

This work presents a proposal for a Social Security Observatory, with the objective of working on the production and dissemination of knowledge related to social security, with an emphasis on topics that jointly mobilize the action of sectoral policies in health, social security and social...

This paper examines the relationship between divorce and mental health, with a focus on how this association is stratified by sex, age, and individual income. In particular, we test the hypothesis that divorce at advanced ages (50–59) is particularly harmful for women with insufficient...

This study examines the Philippines' progress toward achieving gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion (GEDSI) through an examination of available data on analysis of Goals 5 (Gender Equality) and 10 (Reduced Inequalities) of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2015...

Muslim modest fashion is experiencing unprecedented growth in the fashion industry, driven by young Muslim women consumers worldwide expressing interest in this market segment. Yet, few scholars have examined women entrepreneurs who created modest Islamic fashion brands and their experiences...