📄 Abstract
Contemporary global politics is increasingly defined by a sharp contrast between constitutional ideals and lived realities. This research provides an exhaustive sociological investigation into the political and social landscapes of 49 Asian nations, ranging from the burgeoning economies of India and Vietnam to the centralized systems of North Korea and Russia. The primary objective is to evaluate the functional efficiency of diverse political systemsincluding Parliamentary Democracies, Socialist Republics, Absolute Monarchies, and Presidential systemsand their direct impact on the multi-tiered class structures of society.The study employs a comparative sociological framework, utilizing qualitative analysis of constitutional frameworks alongside quantitative data regarding wealth distribution and social indicators. The research scrutinizes the "Reality vs. Paper" gap, examining how constitutional rights translate into actual civil liberties across varying regimes.Core Areas of Analysis-Political Systems and Institutional Decay: The paper analyzes the flaws in constitutional implementation, levels of public participation, and the declining trust in state institutions. It contrasts the mechanisms of direct democracy with the rigidities of autocratic governance.Economic Disparities and the Elite Class: A critical focus is placed on the concentration of wealth, specifically tracking the assets of the "Top 10 Billionaires" in major economies. The study assesses the disparate impacts of these systems on the Upper, Middle, and Lower classes, highlighting the paradox of high GDP growth amidst persistent poverty.Social Pathologies and Gender: The research investigates the status of women within patriarchal frameworks, providing data on domestic violence, sexual crimes, and systemic marginalization. It further analyzes social challenges including unemployment, suicide rates, substance abuse (alcoholism), and the persistence of superstitions and "pseudo-spiritualism" (Buwabaji) in the face of modernization.The Institutional Paradox: A central theme is the "Paradox of Devaluation," where institutional authority is often undermined by corruption, nepotism, and the concentration of power, leading to a disconnect between the state and the common citizen.Findings and Conclusion-Preliminary findings suggest that while Asian constitutions are increasingly progressive on paper, the "actual reality" is governed by deep-seated socio-economic disparities and bureaucratic flaws. The research concludes that the survival of democratic and socialist ideals in Asia depends on decentralizing wealth and addressing the cultural roots of gender violence and unemployment. This study serves as a critical mirror to the Asian political landscape, advocating for a sociological reimagining of governance that prioritizes human well-being over elite capital accumulation.
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Dr. Deoman Shrikrushna Umbarkar , A COMPREHENSIVE SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL POLITICS: ASSESSING SYSTEMS, SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISPARITIES, AND INSTITUTIONAL PARADOXES ACROSS ASIAN CONTINENTS , Volume 12 , Issue 4, April 2026, EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) ,