Explore the sociology of human-animal studies, examining pet culture, social class, labor, and ethics to understand our complicated bond with animals.
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Category: Core Concepts
Why We Cannot Stop Watching Celebrities: The Sociology of Fame and Modern Celebrity Culture
Explore the sociology of celebrity culture and fame, from parasocial relationships to social media stardom, and why we cannot stop watching celebrities
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Sociology of Childhood and Youth: Why Growing Up Is Never Just a Private Matter
Explore the sociology of childhood and youth, covering the social construction of age, class differences, youth culture, and global inequality in growing up.
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From Research to Print: My Best Strategies for Sociology Journal Article Writing
Turning research into a published article is harder than it looks. Here are my proven strategies for writing sociology journals actually want to publish.
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The Great Uncoupling: Why Leaving Church Does Not Mean Losing Faith
Walking away from church doesn’t mean walking away from God. Here’s why more people are leaving the institution without losing their faith.
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Sociology of Leisure and Free Time: What We Do When Nobody Is Watching
What you do when no one is watching says more about you than your job title. Here’s what leisure reveals about identity, class, and freedom.
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The Sociology of the Body and Health: Why Society Shapes How We Get Sick and Get Well
Discover how the sociology of the body and health explains why illness, pain, and wellness are shaped by culture, class, and gender, not just biology alone.
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Why Education Needs a Real Purpose Not Just Better Test Scores
Higher test scores don’t prepare kids for life. Here’s what real education should actually do and why we’re settling for much less.
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Why Disasters Are Not Just Natural Events: A Sociologist’s View on Vulnerability and Recovery
Earthquakes don’t kill people. Collapsing buildings do. A sociologist explains why vulnerability, rather than nature, determines who survives and who recovers.
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Sociology of Marriage and Cohabitation: How Changing Social Norms Are Redefining Modern Relationships
Explore the sociology of marriage and cohabitation, how social norms are shifting, and what these changes mean for modern relationships and family structures.
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