22

Mar

Gender/Family

Social Media and Gender Wars: Andrew Tate and the Manosphere’s Influence on Young Men

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Andrew Tate relies upon outdated and harmful gender stereotypes (e.g., men as naturally "dominant," women as emotionally unstable) to promote his theory that men are victims in a "gender war."…

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08

Mar

Gender/Family

Behind Closed Doors: The Truth About Power and Decision-Making in Couples

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Men and women tend to adopt "his" career goals as "ours," with the woman doing extra work to help her partner achieve his goals. Conversely, men and women tend to…

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12

Feb

Politics

Egocentrism in Politics: How Unelected Officials Misinterpret Public Desires

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Unelected elites do not correctly perceive public opinion: their beliefs about where the public stands on policy are off by an average of 14 percentage points. However, unlike elected elites,…

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22

Jan

Fundamentals, Movements

The Potential for Progress: Can We Truly Alter Society’s Course?

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Absolutely, yes. But we need to be much smarter and better organized. Introduction Many millions more people would get involved in activism and social justice work if they knew we…

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15

Jan

Culture, Fundamentals

What Would Sociology’s Founder Say About 2024’s Culture Wars?

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Today's culture wars have their roots in conflicts between industrial and pre-industrial ways of life. Emile Durkheim, a founder of modern sociology, referred to them as organic solidarity and mechanical…

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01

Jan

Fundamentals, Inequalities

Unveiling Hidden Structures: How to Activate Your Sociological Imagination

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The sociological imagination was coined by C. Wright Mills in 1959. Like the James Dean of sociology, Mills was a motorcycle and boxing enthusiast, unafraid to challenge the status quo.…

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