Asociaţia Română de Sociologie

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Les racines systémiques de la violence se****le en temps de la guerre russo-ukrainien: une analyse multidimensionnelle
Geanina ROȘCA
Université de Bucarest
Abstract
The ongoing armed conflict between Ukraine and the Russian Federation has given rise to numerous discussions on logistical and strategic aspects, particularly regarding improving the material and moral support provided to Ukrainian soldiers. These discussions are part of a wartime logic, where priorities are focused on survival, resilience, and military effectiveness. However, beyond these considerations, an invisible front emerges, on which thousands of Ukrainian women and girls are struggling. They face not only the material deprivation and precarious living conditions inherent in war, but also various forms of violence, particularly sexual violence, perpetrated both by men in their circles (partners) and by enemy soldiers. Despite the social context where they still tend to remain in the background, particularly in military contexts, women continue to perceive men as heroes – sacrificial figures whose suffering wrongly justifies the exercise of physical domination or even sexual violence against them. This study aims to explore the root causes of violence against women in the context of war, with a particular focus on sexual violence. To address this issue, the analysis draws on the results of previous research conducted in the context of other armed conflicts, as well as on the observations of Ukrainian specialists, including psychologists and civil society activists working with victims. The conclusions that emerge are largely predictable, given that Ukrainian society retains a patriarchal structure.

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Archiving the Present: The Social Conflict Between Romanians at Home and in the Diaspora on TikTok
Cristina Oana CRISTEA
University of Bucharest
Abstract
This paper qualitatively analyzes the social conflict emerged on TikTok between Romanians living in the diaspora and those residing in Romania during the 2025 presidential elections. These elections were characterized by a strong polarization of political opinions. The paper examines the relationships established between the platform, algorithms, political factors, and human actors. At the same time, it attempts to address the methodological challenges of conducting qualitative research in the online environment. TikTok is conceptualized here as an archive of the present. It is the space where users produce and preserve multimodal content through which they express their political opinions and interact with one another. The re-archiving of online content enabled the creation of a database consisting of 250 posts disseminated by users between May 5 and June 5, 2025. This database was used for qualitative content analysis. The research findings reveal the mutual antagonization between Romanians inside and outside the country’s borders through stereotypes and their integration into local and global socio-economic processes. Social labeling regarding electoral behavior and social values – expressed through oppositions such as civilization vs. barbarism, the European Union vs. Russia, education vs. lack of education – together with the problematization of non-residents’ voting rights, reflect social class tensions. In addition, the study highlights how TikTok contributes to the deterritorialization of nationalism and political participation as a result of migratory processes. The paper emphasizes the diaspora’s double marginalization: by host countries and, more recently, by the country of origin.

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Social Risks for Families With Children in Romania
Mariana STANCIU
Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy
Abstract
Currently, in Romania, many families with children are under the pressure of some disrupting factors which decrease quite seriously the well-being of their members. In this study, I will focus on the statistics dimensions of the most frequent of these social factors – as they have been identified in the public discourse on the Romanian media (March 2025, evening News, TVR 1), as follows: precarious economic situation of families with children, negative consequences of adult emigration in search of a better-paid job on children left at home, the influences of adults separation/divorce on the life of their minor descendants, the education deficit of the children in the adulthood stage of life, drugs use or alcohol addiction, high social incidence of the premature motherhood and its social consequences. Such factors with major impact on social disintegration and on quality of family life reduction require the initiation of some specific social policies to prevent and mitigate their effects. The latest available and relevant data were gathered from the publications of the national/international statistics, which address this kind of problems and life difficulties of the families with children from Romania and EU countries, in order to formulate some pertinent policies for alleviating the associated social risks.

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Preventive Education for Children Affected by Parental Substance Use: Policy Opportunities for the European Pillar of Social Rights
Ana-Maria TELEOACĂ
Romanian Academy
Abstract
This paper explores how selected principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights – particularly those related to education, equal opportunities, and childcare – can provide a framework for developing preventive measures to support children affected by parental substance use. Using a qualitative policy analysis approach, the study examines existing prevention and social support programmes in Romania, focusing on their alignment with the European Pillar of Social Rights objectives. It also integrates statistical data on health and physical activity levels in Romania compared to other European Union member states. The analysis highlights the potential of physical activity programmes as innovative tools for prevention and social inclusion, particularly given the low levels of physical activity among Romanians and its multiple benefits for physical and mental health. Findings emphasise the need for integrated, multi-sectoral policies that bridge healthcare, education, and social services to better prevent the reproduction of parental risk patterns among children affected by parental substance use. The study aims to formulate policy-oriented recommendations for enhancing early prevention and promoting social inclusion in line with the European Pillars of Social Rights framework.

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Pedagogia umilinței: violență simbolică și formare profesională în educația medicală românească. O analiză sociologică a discursului profesional din mediul online medical
Radu-Mihai DUMITRESCU
Universitatea din București
Abstract
Medical education in Romania remains deeply shaped by hierarchical traditions and symbolic power relations inherited from its institutional past. Within clinical training, humiliation and disrespect often function as implicit pedagogical tools rather than as deviations from ethical norms. This study explores how symbolic violence, professional habitus, and institutional power are reproduced in the discourse of Romanian medical professionals. It aims to understand how young doctors and students experience and internalize hierarchical domination and how these processes affect empathy, motivation, and professional identity. Using a qualitative, interpretive design, the research analyzes Facebook discussions among Romanian physicians regarding experiences of humiliation, mentorship, and respect in university hospitals. Thematic analysis, guided by Bourdieusian and Foucauldian frameworks, identifies recurrent discursive patterns and emotional repertoires that reflect the moral climate of medical education. Findings reveal four dominant themes: (1) humiliation as a ritual of initiation; (2) cultural normalization of abuse; (3) silent resistance and moral survival; and (4) erosion of empathy and vocational motivation. These themes demonstrate that symbolic violence has become a normalized component of professional socialization. The study argues that genuine reform in Romanian medical education must address not only curriculum and infrastructure but also the deeper cultural logic of power, respect, and human dignity embedded in institutional practice.

05/08/2026

Din numarul 1/2026 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
Health Professionals’ Views on the Legislation Regarding Work Participation for People With Chronic Diseases in Romania
Adela POPA
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Felicia MORÂNDĂU
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
Abstract
This paper aims to analyse the lived experiences of Romanian health professionals regarding the legislation that regulates work participation of people with chronic diseases which are subject to long-term sick leave, disability certification and/or invalidity pension, due to their condition. The topic is important, especially because legislation seems to be rather a barrier than a protective factor, provides unclear or insufficient guidelines, and is not accessible enough. The methodology has a phenomenological orientation and is mixed, combining desk research on Romanian legislation related to work after chronic diseases with semi-structured interviews done with 33 participants, belonging to six categories of health professionals. The results of the desk research were included in a report that highlights the main legal provisions on work with chronic conditions. The analysis of the interview data was conducted using Nvivo software, based on an inductive approach. The results emphasized three themes: the current state of the legislation and the system, the impact of the current legislation and directions for change. Conclusions are relevant for Romanian decision-makers in this area. Thus, the most significant problem of the Romanian legislation related to work, from the health professionals' perspective, points to unclear roles, responsibilities, and guidelines, with a relevant impact on patients and employers. Also, health professionals discuss the lack of coordination among them and with other stakeholders involved in the process (employers, employment agencies, non-profit organisations) and suggest some changes that could contribute to a better work (re)integration for individuals with chronic diseases.

17/07/2026

București, pe lista scurtă pentru găzduirea Congresului Mondial de Sociologie 2031!

26/06/2025

Semnalăm publicarea online a numărului 1/2025 al Revistei Sociologie Românească.

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26/06/2025

Din numarul 1/2025 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
YOUTH AND THE DIGITAL ERA. HOW DOES GENDER IDENTITY INFLUENCE SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT PRODUCTION? ProUniversitaria Publishing House, Bucharest, 2024. Corina Seserman
Mădălina Căpraru

Sociologie Românească (Romanian Sociology Review) is an open-access, double blind peer-reviewed scientific journal, edited by Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy and Romanian Sociological Association. SR welcomes original research papers with innovative methods, theoretical an...

26/06/2025

Din numarul 1/2025 al Revistei Sociologie Românească:
CERCETARE, DEZVOLTARE ȘI INTERVENȚIE ÎN ASISTENȚĂ SOCIALĂ. Editura Tritonic, București, 2024. Doru Buzducea (coord.)
Adrian Cristian Titorencu

Sociologie Românească (Romanian Sociology Review) is an open-access, double blind peer-reviewed scientific journal, edited by Research Institute for Quality of Life, Romanian Academy and Romanian Sociological Association. SR welcomes original research papers with innovative methods, theoretical an...