I’ve been interviewed for the Lady Science podcast. I talk about what sociology is, my career as an applied sociologist, and how Indigenous and other minority sociologists continue to challenge Western and colonial methods and ideas in sociology and in social policy.
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It’s time to end paternalistic and xenophophic discussions about Muslim women.
Continue reading “Let’s Stop Racist Dog Whistling about the Burqua”
In a poor example of social science journalism, the Washington Post ran an irresponsible article by a sociologist who used invalid statistics to argue women who are married are more protected from domestic abuse. International social science studies show this is not the case.
Continue reading “Changing Public Stories About Domestic Violence”
Imposing unsolicited ‘compliments’ on women and then being angry when she does not respond with enthusiasm is an example of everyday sexism.
Continue reading “No To Unsolicited ‘Compliments’”Hispanic women are fully aware that our culture is entrenched in misogyny, but not necessarily any less than American culture. Women in the United States are often expected to take their husbands’ last name. Many men still go to their … Continue reading Gender Politics
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