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Consumption, Economy, Fundamentals, Globalization, Gone But Not Forgotten, Inequalities, Labor, Organizations

Gone But Not Forgotten: Karl Marx

What?! Karl Marx?! Yes, today, March 14, we commemorate the passing of the most polarizing figures in history: Karl Marx. Though he died on this date in 1883, few can…

Fundamentals, Journalism

How to Read the Polls: A Society Today Ultimate Guide

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Public opinion polls are now highly technical exercises in modeling rather than direct measurements of the population. As a result, what they mean can be difficult to parse--and the horse-race-obsessed…

National Holidays

Celebrating Mauritius’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 12, we join Mauritius in celebrating its…

Disability, Fundamentals, Gender/Family, Indigenous, LGBTQIA2S+, Race/Ethnicity

How Many Types of Privilege Are There?

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In sociology, privilege is the array of unearned benefits or advantages bestowed on individuals due to their membership in a social group. Because of the multiple and varied ways privileges…

Gone But Not Forgotten, Race/Ethnicity

Gone But Not Forgotten: Harriet Tubman

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Rest in Power Today, March 10, we commemorate the passing of an extraordinary figure in American history, Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, her life was a…

National Holidays

Celebrating Ghana’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 6, we join Ghana in celebrating its…

Criminology, Education, Fundamentals

Sociology Under Siege: Threats to Its Academic Standing

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Academic sociology is threatened by conservative politicians, natural science elitists, market-driven governance in the academy, and its own insularity. Academic sociology is probably safe for the time being, though there…

National Holidays

Celebrating Bulgaria’s National Liberation 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 3, we join Bulgaria in celebrating its…

National Holidays

Celebrating Bosnia and Herzegovina’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 1, we commemorate Bosnia and Herzegovina's Independence…

National Holidays

Celebrating South Korea’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 1st, we celebrate South Korea's Independence Day,…