Social History in Modern Greece

The subject «Social History in Modern Greece» examines the social structures, relations and changes in Greek society from the 19th century to the beginning of the 21st, through the prism of social historical analysis. It focuses particularly on the experiences of those “from below”, that is, on the lives, practices and claims of social classes, strata, ethnic and cultural groups that are not fully represented in the classical political and factual descriptions and narratives of history. The subject is inextricably linked to the sociological interest in social history, as it highlights the diachronic interactions between social structure, institutions and social subjects in Greek reality. Topics such as peasant uprisings, the history of workplaces, unions, urbanization, poverty, migration, the Civil War, the Junta, social policies, rights movements and post-political changes are examined from a sociological perspective and historical depth. «Social History in Modern Greece» cultivates critical reflection on how collective memory and historical experience are constituted, enhancing the interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary social phenomena. It contributes to historically informed sociological thinking, promoting the awareness of social change and social justice.