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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Today’s social science post comes from sociologist, Peter Berger, from “Invitation to Sociology.”
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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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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The Vice Chancellor of Cambridge University says the social sciences have an important role to play in society, especially through multidisciplinary research.
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Continue reading “Culture is Important in Capitalist Business”“Even at the heart of capitalist business, culture is important. A purely strategic approach isn’t sustainable.”
Noam Chomsky on Language Use and Design: conflicts and their significance.
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A study by sociologist Sarah Soule and another follow up study co-authored with Professor of Business Mary-Hunter McDonald, find that activists who buy shares as a way of pressuring companies to be more environmentally responsible, have great outcomes.
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This week’s social science quote comes from Marxist revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara, on social protest. Continue reading Social Science Quote: Che Guevara
A sociology study finds that white men in public positions, especially politicians, are most likely to have to issue a public statement of apology, usually in connection to racism or a similarly offensive remark.
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