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Why Are People Not Reading Books Anymore?
Exploring the Decline in Book Reading in the Digital Age Reading habits have changed since knowledge has become more and more accessible. The increase of digital technology in our lives is one of the major reasons as to why people nowadays don’t read. Fewer people pick up a book to read day by day in…
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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 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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Unveiling the Layers of Romoland: An Interview with Ben Stoltzfus and Judith Palmer on their Powerful Pictonovel Journey
Author Bio: Ben Stolzfus is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature and Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside. He is a novelist, translator, literary critic, and internationally recognized inter-arts scholar. He has published twelve monographs of literary criticism and received Fulbright, Camargo, Gradiva, Humanities, Creative Arts, and MLA awards. He has published six novels…
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Romoland: A Pictonovel by Judith Palmer and Ben Stoltzfus ( Book Review )
To be a human means having your voice. To be regarded as an equal means being able to speak your truth. But how many of us, particularly those on the margins of society, have been able to speak for themselves? Has everyone’s voice been recorded in history? Romoland is precisely about fighting for that space…
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Book Review: “A World Without Men” by Randall Moore
In Randall Moore’s thought-provoking novel, “A World Without Men,” readers are transported to a society where men have mysteriously vanished, leaving behind a world reshaped by their absence. Through the eyes of the resilient protagonist, Eleanora Duncan, Moore crafts a narrative that delves deep into themes of gender dynamics, societal structures, and the essence of…
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Dumpster, for God’s Sake by Ben Stoltzfus: Book Review
The name of the story, ‘Dumpster,’ might provide some insight to the readers as to what it entails. However, the dumpster is just the surface value answer to the questions explored by Ben Stoltzfus. The book is filled with satirical comments in instances that can’t even be thought of generally. As soon as Reverend Newell…
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The Very Significant, Yet Underrepresented Social Problem of Disability Representation in Media and Film
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020) notes that disabilities affect approximately 61 million Americans (the equivalent of 1 in 4 persons) and are defined as “any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with…
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Transgression by Ben Stoltzfus: Book Review
“Transgression: Hitler, Mirka, Mireille and Me” is a captivating autofiction that seamlessly blends personal introspection with the backdrop of historical events, creating a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. Through the eyes of the protagonist, readers are taken on a poignant journey from Bulgaria to the United States, where the complexities of youth, love,…