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Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide
Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…
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THE COMPARATIVE METHOD IN SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
The purpose of comparative method in social anthropology is to study varieties of form of social life and to understand human social phenomena. Franz Boas delineated two methods in the study of anthropology. First, was to reconstruct the history which means to understand the past and reconstructing theories in present. Second, was comparison of social…
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Interview with Assistant Professor Katie Durante, University of Utah, Department of Sociology
1. If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Integrity, light-hearted, responsible 2. Can you discuss some of your key findings regarding racial and ethnic inequality in the criminal legal system and how it has evolved over the years? One of the areas of research I focus on is racial…
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Interview with Dr. Christina Jackson: Insights into Sociology, Activism, and the Journey Ahead
Short Bio: Dr. Christina Jackson, an Associate Professor of Sociology at Stockton University, specializes in urban sociology, social welfare, and inequality from sociological and public health perspectives. Beyond academia, she’s an engaged scholar-activist, facilitating and consulting with community partners and creative groups on topics like anti-violence, gentrification, housing, food justice, and racial justice. She’s co-authored…
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How To Apply Sociology In Everyday Life: Explained Real Examples
Sociology is the study of society through many theoretical perspectives. The most important lesson of sociology is that society is not an external object to be studied. Instead, all of us are active members of society and constantly influence it. Thus, sociology can be applied in everyday life by all members of society. This article…
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History of the Black Panther Party
Even though this movement is known by the name “Black Panther Party”, its original name which is unheard of is ”Black Panther Party for Self-Defence”. This revolutionary movement was actually founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. This event took place in Oakland, California. The Panthers of this party eventually merged with the Marxists in…
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History of the Black Nationalism Movement
BLACK NATIONALISM This movement took place during the times of 1960’s to early 70’s. Martin Delany who was an African American abolitionist is referred to as the grandfather of this huge impactful movement. Not only a political movement, but this was also an important social situation. This event indeed took place in America but exactly…
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History of the Anti-Rent war:1839-1846
Anti-Rent war: This common event occurred in the United States typically in the upper New York City when the farmer who was a lessee was completely unhappy with the patron system. The movement was officially recognized as the leasehold system which in fact led to unrest among the citizens. This system was widespread from 1839…
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History of the Populist Movement in the United States
The Populist Movement: This political based historical incident took place in the United States of America. In this event the there was a partnership among the agrarian reformers in particularly the Middle West as well as the South who promoted economic and political legislation in the times of the 19th In the times of 1880’s…
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Short notes on the Regulators of North Carolina, (1764–71)
Regulators of North Carolina, This movement took place from 1764 to 1771. In this movement, in America, the alert society decided to fight against the outrageous legal fee that was given to the officials as well the corruption that was prevalent amongst the employees in the frontier countries of North Carolina. There was a presence…
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History of the The Militia Movement in the United States
The Militia Movement: This event commonly took place in the United States of America. The members of this group are generally belonging to the paramilitary group. As per their opinion, the individuals who are involved in politics are secretly plotting something dangerous. Therefore, they consider themselves as the defender of the traditional freedom that is…