Subject Area: Social Sciences

Sociology, anthropology, social work, development studies, gender studies, and community research.

Racial Identity Disruption Syndrome (RIDS): Toward a Psychological Model of Racism and Colorism

Introduction Racism and colorism have long been examined through sociological, historical, and political lenses, with sustained attention to structural inequality, institutional discrimination, and the enduring legacies of colonialism and exploitation (Allport, 1954; Myrdal, 1944; Bonilla-Silva, 2018). These approaches have been essential in documenting how racial hierarchies are constructed, normalized, and reproduced across societies. Yet, despite … Read more

The Church Trauma of Stifled Grief: A Reflection and Analysis from an Old Testament Perspective

Introduction The experience of trauma may underscore a situation in which a person is at the receiving end of the traumatic incidence. For this reason, I was puzzled by the topic for this paper concerning how one may understand the phrase ‘the Church Trauma of Stifled Grief’. Questions that one is inclined to ask … Read more

Integrating the African Restorative Psychospiritual Model (ARPM) in Clinical Settings: A Culturally Grounded Approach to Trauma Healing

The African Restorative Psychospiritual Model (ARPM) proposes a culturally grounded and holistic framework for trauma healing within African and diasporic communities. Rooted in African epistemologies, the ARPM aims to address the limitations of Western trauma frameworks, which often neglect the significance of spirituality, collective identity, and cultural heritage in the healing process (Elliason, 2025; Asante, … Read more

Belonging, Identity, and Institutional Inclusion among African International Students in Indian Higher Education: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional

1.INTRODUCTION The internationalisation of higher education has transformed universities into globally connected institutions that attract students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds (Altbach & Knight, 2007). Increasing international student mobility has enriched teaching, research, and intercultural learning while simultaneously challenging universities to create environments that support equitable participation and meaningful inclusion (de Wit et … Read more