Category: Sociology
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John Van de Lindt, Colorado State University – Community Resilience
Are some communities more resilient after disasters? John van de Lindt, professor of infrastructure at Colorado State University, looks to resilience science to find out. Dr. John W. van de Lindt is the George T. Abell Distinguished Professor in Infrastructure in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. He formerly was…
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Doug Challenger, Franklin Pierce University – The Disenchantment of the World
Is the world becoming more disenchanted? Doug Challenger, professor of sociology at Franklin Pierce University, looks into how religious thought is trending across the globe. Douglas Challenger is a professor of sociology & documentary studies at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire https://www.franklinpierce.edu/ where his research focuses on social and political theory, pilgrimage studies…
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Liz Raleigh, Carleton College – Transracial Adoption
On Carleton College Week: Demand for adoptable children is on the rise. Elizabeth Raleigh, assistant professor of sociology, examines why transracial adoption is becoming more common. Liz Raleigh, assistant professor of sociology (University of Pennsylvania, PhD) is a sociologist of race and the family. Her research focuses on how the supply and demand for babies…
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Dominik Guss, University of North Florida – Patience Across Cultures
The meaning of patience is not consistent across cultures. C. Dominik Guss, professor of psychology at the University of North Florida, discusses how different European countries vary in this regard. Dr. Dominik Güss is a psychology professor at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. He earned a doctorate of philosophy in psychology from the…
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Natalie Sarrazin, SUNY Brockport – Do Indians Care About Western Music?
Western music has an interesting position in Indian society. Natalie Sarrazin, associate professor of ethnomusicology and music education at SUNY Brockport, determines Indian youth find western music online, but their culture is making the shift slowly. Natalie Sarrazin holds a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master’s degree from…
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Beverly Thompson, Siena College – Women Covered in Ink
Women now get the more tattoos than men in the U.S. Beverly Thompson, associate professor of sociology at Siena College, explores how discrimination still follows women in this artistic endeavor. Dr. Thompson earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Her main research focus is in the…
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Brett Hendrickson, Lafayette College – Latinos and the U.S. Catholic Church
The Catholic Church will soon have a Latino majority congregation. Brett Hendrickson, associate professor of religious studies at Lafayette College, looks to understand more of the culture and heritage of these church goers. Brett Hendrickson is an associate professor of religious studies at Lafayette College, where he studies and teaches on religion in the Americas,…
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Erin Davis, Cornell College – LGBTQ Homeless
The homeless face additional challenges when they are LGBTQ. Erin Davis, professor of sociology at Cornell College, looks into why homeless LGBTQ individuals face an even greater challenge. Professor of Sociology Erin Davis explores cultural diversity and social inequalities, focusing on gender, sexualities, bodies, and identities in her courses and research at Cornell College in…
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Daina Harvey, College of the Holy Cross – Beer and the Environment
The environment plays a huge part in wine-making – what about beer? Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses why gout de terroir isn’t just for wineries. Daina Cheyenne Harvey earned a B.B.A (Finance) and a Double B.A. (Philosophy and Economics) from the University of Texas-Austin and a…
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R. Khari Brown, Wayne State University – Race, Religion and Politics
Politically charged sermons can have varying effects on congregations. R. Khari Brown, associate professor in the department of sociology at Wayne State University, examines the pulpit. Khari Brown, an associate professor of sociology at Wayne State University, is a leading expert of religion and American politics. He is also an adjunct research scientist at the…