International Review of Social and Cultural Studies
Journal Title : International Review of Social and Cultural Studies Initials : IRSCS Frequency : Four Times a Year (March, June, September, and December) Online ISSN : 3123-8254 Editor in Chief : Aris Aryanto DOI : 10.66324/irscs Publisher : CV. Projurnal Mitra Publikasi The International Review of Social and Cultural Studies (IRSCS) is a leading publication dedicated to promoting and sharing impactful research in the fields of social and cultural analysis. The journal acts as an essential resource for academics, researchers, and policymakers who seek to engage with thought-provoking studies that explore the intricacies of human societies and cultural expressions across the world. By providing a platform for rigorous scholarship and critical perspectives, the IRSCS contributes to the understanding of global social dynamics and cultural transformations. The journal covers a broad range of topics, including: Cultural Anthropology Cultural Studies Contemporary Social Issues Critical Sociology Gender and Sexuality Studies Globalization International Issues Multiculturalism Social Change Social Media and Technology Social Studies. All manuscripts submitted to IRSCS should be written in English. Submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process and are published quarterly (March, June, September, and December). e-ISSN (online): 3123-8254
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The Reasons of Excessive Occurrences of Rape in Bangladesh: Examining the Socio-Legal Perspectives and Judicial Loopholes
Rape has become a significant socio-legal challenge in Bangladesh, and its persistent incident despite the present legal remedy needs a critical evaluation of the socio-legal perspectives and judicial lacking indulging to the crime. This study aims to evaluate reasons of excessive rape incidents from socio-legal perspectives by examining the underlying social reasons, legal default, judicial delay, and organizational lacking associated with rape cases in Bangladesh. It employs a qualitative socio-legal research method based on secondary sources like laws and policies, judicial precedent, academic journal, books, human rights reports, and newspaper. In this qualitative research the authors have tried to understand the various factors of excessive rape occurrences in Bangladesh and emphasizes the efficacy of existing legal framework, police investigations systems, forensic limitations, judicial delays, and survivor protection mechanisms regarding rape in Bangladesh. The finding of the study explains that rape in Bangladesh is deeply rooted in survivor blaming culture, economic conditions of sufferer, political interference, lack of organizational accountability, investigation default, lack of forensic facilities, low conviction ratio, secondary victimization of sufferer during legal process, and judicial delay for execution of judgment. It suggests that combating rape in Bangladesh needs an integrated socio-legal approach involving legal reform, organizational accountability, public awareness, survivor protection, avoid unnecessary query to victim, modernization of police investigation and update of forensic and judicial procedures.
Copyright (c) 2026 Md. Shah Jalal, Roksana Akther, Nazmul Hasan Mazumder* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Re-examining Head Coverings in Nigerian Christianity: Biblical Interpretation, Cultural Tradition and Contemporary Significance
A theological and socio-cultural analysis of head covering in contemporary Nigerian Christianity, examining its biblical foundation, historical development, and present significance. The diversity of interpretation and practice across Nigerian denominations reflects an ongoing tension between tradition, biblical interpretation, and cultural adaptation. The study critically evaluates three interpretive perspectives on 1 Corinthians 11:2–16: head covering as a universal Christian command, as a culturally shaped instruction from Paul, or as a symbolic practice related to order and gender relations in worship. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach, combining exegetical analysis of Pauline texts, historical-theological review from the early church to modern Christianity, and socio-cultural interpretation within the Nigerian church context. Findings show that head covering in Paul’s teaching is rooted in first-century honor-shame culture and worship practice, while its historical reception reveals wide differences in interpretation and application. In Nigeria, these differences are shaped by denominational traditions, cultural ideas of modesty, and changing gender roles in church and society. The study argues that strict universal application may ignore cultural meaning, while purely relative interpretation may weaken theological depth. It concludes that head covering is best understood as a culturally shaped theological symbol expressing order, honor, and reverence in worship rather than a fixed transcultural command, and calls for a balanced interpretation combining biblical faithfulness with cultural awareness in contemporary Nigerian Christianity.
Copyright (c) 2026 Jezreel Smith Mietuade* https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0