Intellectual Frontiers in the Humanities and Applied Social Sciences

Intellectual Frontiers in the Humanities and Applied Social Sciences – Volume 2 brings together interdisciplinary studies that connect law, education, ethics, and public policy, offering critical perspectives on contemporary social challenges. The volume highlights how legal reasoning and human-centered approaches can contribute to more just and inclusive institutions. The collection addresses healthcare and human dignity through discussions on obstetric violence and the criminal liability of health professionals, as well as the role of personal autonomy in palliative care from existential and philosophical perspectives. These contributions emphasize ethics, vulnerability, and the protection of fundamental rights in sensitive contexts. Economic and institutional issues are also explored through reflections on the financing of social security systems and the civic duty of taxation, reinforcing the relationship between solidarity, citizenship, and social welfare. In the legal field, the volume revisits the compatibility of contempt laws with international human rights standards, promoting debate on freedom of expression and democratic guarantees. Educational studies examine writing development in youth and adult education through the retextualization of comics, demonstrating innovative pedagogical strategies that foster literacy and critical learning. By integrating diverse methodologies and thematic concerns, this volume reaffirms the importance of interdisciplinary scholarship in advancing knowledge across the Humanities and Applied Social Sciences.