Mass Shootings and our Simmelian Blasé Attitudes
Mass shootings are primarily an American phenomenon, but what would German sociologist George Simmel say about our blasé attitudes toward them?
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Mass shootings are primarily an American phenomenon, but what would German sociologist George Simmel say about our blasé attitudes toward them?
This sociological analysis looks at how Marx’s theories on capitalism applies to quiet quitting as a solution to the workload many are experiencing today.
How does the sociological imagination inform our understanding of society, mind, and human action throughout history? Read more from Saheed Sunday here.
What is gender segregation and how does it relate to the US House Bill 1134 and teaching? Read more from sociology student and contributor Mira Houck.
Reverse Racism is the idea that discrimination can be directed toward members of a dominant racial group. Read more to learn how reverse racism is a myth.
What is urbanization in sociology and what is the status of urbanization in Nigeria? Read more from guest contributor Hassan Idris.
Drs. Stephanie Wilson and Elle Rochford talk monkeypox, stigma, violence prevention, and the future of public health interventions.
What are the causes and effects of migration and how can sociological theories help us understand its connection to SDGs and IDPs?
How can a critical feminist analysis help us understand the gendered experiences, religiosity, and well-being of women during COVID-19?
What does a sociological study of friendship look like? What are the politics of friendship and how do they relate to our larger political and social systems?