Welcome Back! This week, we round up sociological research on astrology, and feature guest posts critiquing the use of the phrase “social distancing” and explaining how to make sense of the COVID-19 models that are now omnipresent.
Special Features:
In “What are COVID-19 Models Modeling?,” jimi adams explains three commonly used models, how they work, and what kinds of clarity they can provide despite their uncertainty.
The Editors’ Desk:
In “Why Social Distancing is the Wrong Phrase,” Ron Anderson explains the origin of the term “social distancing” as a way to measure the amount of separation between social groups.
There’s Research on That:
“Reach For the Stars” by Christine Delp and Jillian LaBranche. We round up research examining how alternative belief systems like astrology can help us find community and grapple with uncertainty.
Teaching TSP:
“Using TSP’s Partner and Community Pages to Teach Online” by Allison Nobles. This post provides an overview of the high-interest and accessible sociological content that’s available on TSP and great for teaching.
From Our Partners:
Contexts
“COVID-19 Policies from Around the World” by Rashawn Ray and Fabio Rojas.
“Structural Shocks and Extreme Exposures” by Rashawn Ray and Fabio Rojas.
Council on Contemporary Families
“What Covid-19 Reveals About the Social Safety Net in the United States” by Sinikka Elliott.
From Our Community Pages:
- The Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reminds us that it’s genocide awareness and prevention month, and provides educators with online resources.
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