| Abstract | Ovaj rad istražuje društvene aspekte igara na sreću kroz povijesne, tradicionalne i suvremene teorijske okvire te analizira njihov utjecaj na pojedinca i društvo. Kroz prizmu različitih socioloških teorija koji objašnjavaju kockanje kao društveni fenomen - suprotno popularnom mišljenju da je sva odgovornost na pojedincu – ovaj rad uključuje marksističku i funkcionalističku perspektivu te teorije Ervinga Goffmana i Roberta Mertona kako bi se ilustriralo da je kockanje društveni fenomen koji reflektira šire društvene, ekonomske i kulturne okvire. Rad također ispituje kako različiti demografski čimbenici poput spola, rase i socijalnog statusa utječu na obrasce kockanja i njegovu percepciju unutar zajednice. Posebna pažnja posvećena je analizi legalizacije kockanja, pri čemu se istražuju pozitivni i negativni učinci ove prakse na društvo, uključujući ekonomske koristi države, kao i izazove povezane s patološkim kockanjem. Kroz integraciju povijesnih podataka, socioloških teorija i suvremenih istraživanja, rad pruža obuhvatan uvid u složene odnose između kockanja, kulture i društva, naglašavajući važnost razumijevanja ovog fenomena te poziva na širu društvenu analizu. |
| Abstract (english) | This paper thoroughly examines the social aspects of gambling through historical, traditional, and contemporary theoretical frameworks, analyzing their impact on individuals and society. Through the lens of various sociological theories that explain gambling as a social phenomenon—contrary to popular belief that all responsibility lies with the individual—it includes Marxist and functionalist perspectives, as well as the theories of Erving Goffman and Robert Merton, to illustrate that gambling is a social phenomenon reflecting broader social, economic, and cultural dynamics. The paper also explores how different demographic factors, such as gender, race, and social status, influence gambling patterns and perceptions within the community. Special attention is given to the analysis of the legalization of gambling, examining the positive and negative effects of this practice on society, including the economic benefits for the state, as well as the challenges associated with pathological gambling. By integrating historical data, sociological theories, and contemporary research, the paper provides a comprehensive insight into the complex relationships between gambling, culture, and society, emphasizing the importance of understanding this phenomenon and calling for broader social analysis. |
