James Coleman’s classic sociology study on the structural inequalities of the American education system has an ongoing influence in academia and in public discussions.
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Anthropological training is sought-after for casting agents in the high fashion industry. University of Cincinnati anthropologist, Dr Stephanie Sadre-Orafai, says:
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Dr Rachel Moss reflects on how unkindess and injustice will flourish in post-Brexit.
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Today’s social science post comes from sociologist, Peter Berger, from “Invitation to Sociology.”
Want to be a jet-setting leader? A social science degree will get you there! A British Council study shows that 44%of leaders surveyed had a degree in social science, and 46% also had studied or worked overseas.
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Linguist Edward Sapier said that societies live in distinct worlds, not simply ‘the same world with different labels attached.’
“Engaging local populations in tourism development builds stronger & more resilient communities.” – Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General United Nations. Continue reading Engaging Local Populations in Tourism
Adriana Petryna, anthropologist, University of Pennsylvania, on why different social science perspectives need to come together to address issues of conservation.
Continue reading “How do Humans Perceive Extinction?”
How do we rethink a ‘typical’ user of buildings? Inclusive design can help
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“We appear to be capable of eating (and liking) just about anything that is not immediately toxic. What constitutes ‘good food,’ like what constitutes good weather, a good spouse, or a fulfilling life, is a social, not a biological matter.” … Continue reading Good Food is a Social Matter
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