A new urban sociology degree is being launched this month.It’s called the Sociology of Imagination and will be taught online by the University of Surrey.Its designed to train people to “take advantage of the power of the digital era to make sense of the complex world around us”, the university said in a statement.It will be available for £2,500 ($3,100) […]
How do you explain to your friends and family why you’re so different from the rest of the crowd?
Facebook FansCounterculture was a term coined by British writer Robert Anton Wilson in the late 1960s, in a popular book he co-authored, The Red Pill.The term refers to a subculture of women who believe that women are superior to men.Wilson wrote that women who participated in the counterculture were more assertive, independent, and independent-minded than other women.This led some to think […]
Canada’s Trudeau: No-show in Vancouver, no-show at Beijing talks
Youtube ViewsCanada’s Justin Trudeau will attend Beijing this week to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement and other bilateral issues.The prime minister is also scheduled to attend a roundtable on Friday and Saturday in Vancouver.The White House said Saturday that the two leaders are scheduled to discuss trade and other topics, including the United States-Canada relationship.In Vancouver on Thursday, Trudeau […]
The 10 best college applications
Youtube Views1.You’ll be in the top 10 percent of applicants, with an average GPA of 3.25.2.You will be accepted into the top 50 percent of applications.3.You won’t have to sit out an entire semester.4.You can choose to be offered an internship.5.You’re a native English speaker.6.You know how to use social media and get social media friends.7.You understand the value of applying […]
How to Get Away With It: The Case for Pluralism
NewsThe story of how the West got to where it is, with a pluralist society, is one that has been thoroughly studied by many scholars.In this new book, Pluralist Theory, historian of the west John McWhorter argues that there was no natural reason for the West to become pluralistic, as it had always been an Anglo-Saxon, Christian civilization.He goes on […]
N.Y. State sociology department has ‘no plans’ to investigate the ‘crazed’ social media post
Youtube ViewsThe New York State Department of Sociology and Anthropology has denied claims that it has been “crazing” social media by censoring the posts of several professors in the field of sociology.The department said it would not be “shocked” to learn of the “incidents” in a statement to ABC News.It said it was “not aware of any allegations that any faculty […]
How to use a meme to help you better understand the world
NewsSociologists are often called on to define new norms.But sometimes, the goal is more important than what’s being defined.Sociologists can help explain the world around us.A recent study of how people react to memes by University of Michigan sociologist Jennifer O’Malley-Foster found that they’re often the most valuable tool for understanding people.O’Mara-Fosters work is funded by the National Science Foundation.
What is ‘hegemony’? | Why are you studying it? | What does it mean?
NewsSociology symbol | Intro to sociology | What is it?What is the meaning of the word?| How is it used?| Read more article What is “hegemony”?The term hegemonic is used to describe a hierarchical organization or group that has an established dominance over others.It is commonly used to mean a group of people with power, control, or authority, and it […]
Which medical specialty is the most influential?
Facebook FansSociology is the study of social and political attitudes and behaviours and is a major field in the medical profession.But as the role of sociology in the NHS has increased, so has the role that sociology plays in the healthcare industry.Sociology has a strong role to play in the health sector, as it helps to build understanding of how people […]
Values definition: A guide to the meanings of terms used in psychology
Facebook FansDefinition: It is a good idea to understand what different values mean before you use them.The dictionary definition of a value is “an aspect or quality that is valued or valued by others or a trait that helps us do something.”Values are often expressed through actions, behaviors, or other values, and they can be used to identify which of many […]