PristupačnostThe Department of Sociology was established in 1992 and is one of the core disciplines of the Faculty of Croatian Studies. The concept of sociology studies focuses on the application of sociological theories and social science methodology for understanding social processes and phenomena in the specific context of Croatian society and comparatively in a European and global perspective. The study of sociology aims to train highly qualified sociological research personnel with professional research and analytical skills necessary for productive work in the public and private sectors. The sociology program at the bachelor's and master's levels is organized according to current international scientific standards.
On Saturday, 3 October, Index.hr published an article by journalist Ivan Žeželj about support among sections of the public for Filip Zavadlav, whose 35-year prison sentence for triple murder in Split was confirmed in a final court ruling. Professor Renato Matić, PhD, from the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, discussed the sociological aspects of these reactions.
Matić explains that such support can be understood in the context of distrust in institutions and citizens’ belief that the system will not protect them. He stresses that explaining these reactions does not mean justifying violence and warns of the danger of accepting private revenge as a form of justice.
Read the full article on Index.hr.