Cognitive Capital of Click Farm Workers
How do we better support “click farm” workers of the online economy?
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Decolonising Sociology
Much like the challenges facing educators looking to transform education in a way that is more meaningful to Indigenous students, Australian sociology has many issues of colonialism to address.
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Stop Australia’s Lifetime Ban of Refugees
This coming Tuesday 7 February 2017, Australia is set to introduce a lifetime ban on refugees who arrive by boat.
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How Does Social Change Happen?
The concept of social change involves a transition in society from one state to another, within a specific point in time. The level of change, and whether this change has a profound effect on a society, depends on a complex interplay of actors, actions and organisation.
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In this 1950s themed restaurant the chairs are suspended from the ceiling! Bird cage in your soul! Source: Other Sociologist. Continue reading Muriel’s Kitchen
How to Address Democratic Apathy
Sociological research shows that the longest established democracies suffer from the greatest level of democratic apathy. This is because people generally distrust their government.
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Dr Sally Holland is a former social worker who is now a researcher on childhood and child welfare. Continue reading Decision-Making Among Childcare Workers
Society
Today’s social science post comes from sociologist, Peter Berger, from “Invitation to Sociology.”
Multiculturalism in a Regional Town: Australian and Chinese Meals
A Chinese restaurant in Lismore advertises that it serves Australian and Chinese food. The Australian menu contains small items, like chicken and chips. It’s notable that a Chinese restaurant accomodates ‘Australian’ food, perhaps to provide food that locals and tourists are familiar with in a small, regional town. This got me thinking about race, culture and multiculturalism. What is considered ‘Australian’ food?
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Social Science of Helping Others
Sociology and psychology studies show that supporting people by complementing their knowledge and talents has better outcomes in comparison to times when we impose our help upon others. This applies with parenting, between couples, and in times of conflict involving strangers.
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