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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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An Interview with T. C. Weber: Exploring the Intersection of Writing, Ecology, and Activism
1. Tell us about your books. The War for Reality (Sleep State Interrupt, The Wrath of Leviathan, and Zero-Day Rising) In the BetterWorld near-future cyberpunk trilogy (available individually or in a compilation titled The War for Reality), a giant corporation (MediaCorp) has taken over the Internet, created an addictive virtual reality called BetterWorld, and controls…
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An Interview with Freeman Smith: Exploring the Layers of “Society, Suspicious”, and the Writing Journey
Freeman Smith is a unique and multifaceted American artist and writer, who has traversed the country, observing and experiencing its various cultures and subcultures. In his latest book, “Society, Suspicious,” Smith offers a bold and thought-provoking critique of American society, calling on us to choose between moving forward or regressing into an imaginary past. The…
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While living books are those that engage readers into following the content included with a pretext of general curiosity, ‘Society, Suspicious’ carves its niche by factoring in as an alive book. Yes, you read that right. A literary piece that is not bound to the words on the paper or the screen but almost a…
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Globalization: Key Debates, Concepts, and Perspectives
Globalization Synopsis: This article defines globalization, provides some causes for the advancement of globalization, explores the different dimensions of globalization, presents three different perspectives through which the phenomenon has been examined, explores the relation between globalization and identity, and finally examines how globalization is connected to power and politics. In sociological terms, globalization can be…
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Theories of the Family and Social Change – AS & A Level Notes
Synopsis: This article provides an overview of the some of the theories of family and social change. It explores the roles of family through different sociological perspectives (Functionalism, Marxism, and Feminism) and explores the changing patterns of family relations and other social institutions such as marriage and divorce. Introduction In sociology, a family is…