Hello hello! Friday the 13th got you looking over your shoulder? Don’t worry, sociology’s got your back. This week we’ve got new sociological takes on why we honor indigenous peoples’ day, how stereotypes discredit children’s testimonies, and problems with public perceptions of ‘sociological gobbledygook.’
There’s Research on That!:
“Why We Honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day,” by Allison Nobles. Social science research helps us understand the underlying gender and racial components of colonial settlement in the United States.
“‘Sociological Gobbledygook’ and Public Distrust of Social Science Experts,” by Isabel Arriagada. In light of Chief Justice John Roberts’ comments about “sociological gobbledygook,” we rounded up research on public distrust of social science.
Discoveries:
“How Stereotypes Discredit Children’s Testimonies,” by Allison Nobles. New research in Gender & Society finds that children of color confront cultural narratives that have the potential to produce unjust outcomes in the courtroom.
Clippings:
“Linking Christian Nationalism and Intolerance,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. ThinkProgess talked to numerous sociologists about the ways Christian nationalism interacts with other ideologies.
“Do Americans Care About Income Inequality?” by Nahrissa Rush. The Washington Post draws on a report from Leslie McCall and Jennifer A. Richeson that knowledge of inequality leads many Americans to develop skepticism about economic opportunity.
From Our Partners:
Sociological Images:
“Representing Race in Fashion Media,” by Alyssa Scull.
“A Bipartisan Pay Gap in Presidential Administrations,” by Evan Stewart.
“Bias and Opportunity for Immigrants in the Legal Profession,” by Alisha Kirchoff and Vitor Martins Dias.
Contexts:
“When the U.S. Sneezes, Puerto Rico Already has a Cold,” by Fernando I. Rivera and Elizabeth Aranda.
“Seven Things Social Science Tells Us About Natural Disasters,” by Hannah Cash, Kelsey Drotning, and Paige Miller.
Social Studies MN:
“The Political Divide Between Immigrants and Refugees,” by Lucas Lynch.
Council on Contemporary Families:
“Families and DACA,” by Luilly Gonzalez.
And a Few from the Community Pages:
- Families As They Really Are wonders why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?
- Engaging Sports asks if universities are helping athletes go pro in something other than sports.
- Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reflects on the Kurdish referendum for independent statehood.
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