This topic encompasses a broad spectrum of cultural issues, addressing their historical, theoretical, and empirical dimensions. Research on culture in this area often intersects with the study of transformations in contemporary society. The scope includes classic studies, such as the sociology of literature and art, alongside investigations into a diverse array of themes, including Brazilian culture, identity, the culture industry, the relationship between culture and politics, and the intellectual and artistic trajectories of individuals and groups. Additionally, this topic explores the intersections between culture and education, as well as other contemporary social processes. Further areas of interest involve critical reflections on the production and circulation of ideas, cultural heritage, diversity, neighborhoods, gender, subjectivity, and capitalism. The breadth of this research topic allows for both theoretical and empirical studies on the evolving meanings of culture while encouraging inquiry into the defining characteristics of contemporary social processes.