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WEBThe Society Pages (TSP) is an open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota
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WEBTSP brings social science to broader public visibility and influence. The Society Pages (TSP) is an open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota and supported by individual donors. TSP consists of in-house “TSP HQ” articles, blogs, and podcasts; our “Community Pages”; and content produced by our partners.
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WEBMay 7, 2014 · Ten short years ago, same-sex marriage produced deep divisions within American society. The majority of Americans opposed granting legal recognition to gay and lesbian couples, and politicians seemed to play tug-of …
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WEBLisa Wade, PhD, is the founder of Sociological Images. Born and raised in California, she earned a BA in philosophy from UC Santa Barbara, an MA in human sexuality from NYU, and a PhD in sociology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is an Associate Professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, with appointments in Sociology, Gender ...
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WEBKyle Green is the host and producer of Give Theory a Chance and Give Methods a Chance.When not attempting to bring life to theory through discussing the foundational ideas that inspire thought and action, Kyle works as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at SUNY Brockport.
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WEBThe Society Pages (TSP) is an open-access social science project headquartered in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota
Discoveries - The Society Pages
WEB6 days ago · A woman wearing a mask shopping at grocery store. Image by Anna Shvets under Pexels license. Psychology research suggests that crisis and uncertainty lead humans to think in stark binaries, which fuel division and polarization. We saw this early in the COVID-19 shutdown, as public health requirements stoked cultural divisions over …
Clippings – September 9th, 2024 TSP Media Report - The Society …
WEBClippings – September 9th, 2024 TSP Media Report. Mallory Harrington on September 9, 2024. Following a school shooting in Winder, GA, the New York Times ran a story on gun laws in Georgia, noting that the state does not have a “red-flag law”–a measure allowing judges to order a temporary confiscation of firearms if there is a credible ...
Start the Conversation - The Society Pages
WEBBy showing up in this genuine and vulnerable way, it allows others to follow suit with mutual respect and support. Instead of avoiding potentially contentious conversations, we can use them as an opportunity for growth and change. Open the door, take a deep breath, expand your awareness, and start the conversation.
Power, Sociologically Speaking - The Society Pages
WEBThe sociological focus on cultural scaffolding forces attention toward the ways in which power differentials and the exercise of power itself are legitimated—made to seem reasonable, just, rational, and even natural. Language and symbolism are important in these regards, especially when it comes to symbolic vilification.