Autism Research Discussion
I’m one of the moderators for Science on Google+. I curate the social science stream. Our community is co-hosting a discussion on autism research live on air, in around an hour’s time (2pm Australian time or 10pm USA EST or 3am UTC/GMT). Our co-host partner is Autism Brainstorm, a research-led community of practice that puts families in touch with experts and resources of support.
Discrimination Costs More Than You Know
Black stockbrokers in America have won a $160M lawsuit against their employer whom they say ran their business like a university “fraternity.” White employees were given better conditions and opportunity for advancement plus they got all the new clients.
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The Academic Musician
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor is an Australian scholar, working as an Urban Studies Post-doctoral Research Fellow. She is also a blogger, musician and Radio Broadcaster with 3 RRR program, “The Urbanists.” Here she discusses the difficulties of academia in comparison to the work of being a musician. The interview is conducted by Australian sociologist Dr Sheree Gregory.
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This short video provides a useful reflection on the ongoing racial problems in South Africa. Al Jazeera interviews a newlywed couple who say that while different racial groups are now used to interacting with Others in public (at work for … Continue reading Interracial marriage in South Africa
Hip Hop and Racism in Australia
Jimblah (AKA James Alberts) is a South Australian Indigenous hip hop artist who has been an outspoken and creative critic of racism in Australia. While hip hop is very popular in Australia, the hip hop played by mainstream channels is … Continue reading Hip Hop and Racism in Australia
Marriage Equality in Canberra
Same sex marriages have been talking place in the Australian Capital Territory, the first Australian state or territory to legalise non-heterosexual marriage. Continue reading Marriage Equality in Canberra
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Beading Your Way to a Successful Blog
Denise Krebs is an educator who has created this system of “B.E.A.D.” to advise students on how to blog more effectively. Her advice is useful for all new bloggers from the community sector, business and other industries.
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Cultural Architecture of Western Sydney
I’ve been doing a visual sociology of the Western Suburbs of Melbourne via Instagram, which is why I loved this story from early November. The Western Sydney suburb of Granville had been hosting a bus tour highlighting the cultural diversity of Sydney’s architecture.
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Using social science to build online communities
Richard Millington discusses some of the uses of social science methods in building online communities. This includes using social validation to create a panel of experts to set the tone for discussion in a community; using symbols to evoke previous community activities; and systematically documenting community achievements.
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