Race theory forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about structural inequality, a perspective that is, essential for anyone engaged in social justice or simply trying to understand modern America.
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Category: Core Concepts
How Does Mass Media Actually Work? Shaping the World We Think We Know
Here is the catch, though, and it is a big one: while the gates are open, the megaphones are not handed out equally
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Beyond the Battlefield: What Sociology Reveals About Military Life
Here is the thing we often miss: to truly understand the military, we must look past the weapons and examine the web of human relationships, the unique culture, and the powerful social forces that define it.
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Understanding Anomie: My Search for Meaning in a Disconnected World
This exploration of anomie, from Durkheim’s foundational theory to its stark presence in our modern digital age, is my attempt to understand that look on my grandfather’s face and the version of it I sometimes feel in myself.
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When Everyday People Became Scientists: What This Means for How We Live Together
Explore how citizen science is transforming society by democratizing knowledge, building communities, and reshaping our relationship with expertise and research.
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How Nanotechnology Is Quietly Reshaping Our Social Fabric and Daily Lives
Explore how nanotechnology is transforming society, from healthcare and economics to privacy concerns and social inequality in our modern world.
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How Immigration Laws Shape Who We Are: Understanding the Hidden Politics of Belonging
Explore how immigration laws and citizenship policies shape identity, belonging, and social hierarchies in modern societies through a sociological lens.
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Living in a Smart City: My Hopes and Fears for Our Urban Future
This exploration is about the human side of smart cities, weighing the promised benefits against the very real risks to privacy, equality, and the soul of our communities.
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My Life as a Company Asset: Reimagining Dignity in the Modern Work Economy
Company Asset” or human being? Explore the modern work economy’s tension between productivity and personhood, and how we can reclaim dignity beyond the balance sheet.**
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Finding Our Way Home: Why Safe LGBTQ+ Spaces Matter More Than Ever
This is a personal reflection on the enduring need for safe, inclusive queer communities, from physical havens to digital sanctuaries, and how we can all contribute to building them.
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