Randy Lynn, Ph.D., Author at Society Today

Culture

Why Some Acts of Cultural Borrowing Spark Outrage: Insights from a New Study

Acts of cultural boundary-crossing evoke significant disapproval when perceived as disrespectful or exploiting the target culture, especially when done by individuals of higher socioeconomic status. The concept of "cultural tariffing"…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: John Lewis

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John Lewis, a towering figure in American history, dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, equality, and civil rights. Born on February 21, 1940, in Troy, Alabama, Lewis emerged…

Economy, Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten: Adam Smith

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Adam Smith, a towering figure in the realm of economics, is often hailed as the father of modern economics. Born on June 16, 1723, in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, Smith's profound insights…

Criminology

From Extremist to Ex-Extremist: The Journey of Leaving Domestic Terrorism

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The FBI has seen a 357% increase in domestic violent extremism cases from 2013 to 2021, highlighting the growing threat of domestic terrorism. Domestic violent extremists have diverse motivations, which…

Gender/Family, Race/Ethnicity

How Couples from Different Backgrounds Manage Work and Family Responsibilities

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The study identifies six distinct work-family arrangements among Black, Hispanic, and white couples. Hispanic family structures were significantly more traditional than White and Black families, both of which were more…

Psychology/Self-Care

Society Today: Returning to Action!

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Dear readers, I am writing to you today to share a personal update and announce the return of our regular content schedule. For the past three months, Society Today has…

National Holidays

Celebrating Iran’s National Holiday

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, April 1, is Iranian Islamic Republic Day. We…

Education

ASA Launches The Value of Sociology Initiative

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Last week, in response to conservative attacks on the discipline, the American Sociological Association launched The Value of Sociology Initiative to better demonstrate to voters and policymakers the value of…

Education, Podcast

Society Today Podcast, Episode 1 (Kristian Karlson)

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It's finally here! Episode 1 of the Society Today podcast, featuring Dr. Kristian Karlson of the University of Copenhagen, is now live! Listen below for a fascinating discussion about racial…

National Holidays

Celebrating Bangladesh’s Independence Day

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In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, March 26, we join Bangladesh in celebrating its…