Connections

Check out this New York Times piece that discusses Allison Pugh’s new book and how some industries are trying to tie technology to care work or even outsourcing that work to AI. 

This NYT piece by sociologist Neil Gross examines the supposed shift in support by young voters for the Republican party. Gross highlights that while some young conservative voters may feel energized, this does not necessarily reflect numerical growth.

Check out this TSP article, which discusses how conversations around race have changed in online spaces, focusing on colorblind nationalism.

This article by García-Albacete and Hoskins (2024) examines the effect of higher education on political self-efficacy. The article suggests that some teaching methods may widen the gender gap in political self-efficacy.

Check out this Ologies podcast episode on the sociology of reality television featuring Dr. Danielle Lindemann! This episode could be useful in various sociology courses and can help students connect sociolgoical theory with an activity many people do fairly often: watch reality television.

Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.

Are you teaching a course on health care? This video from ASA’s video series features Paul Starr of Princeton University as he discusses how the healthcare industry has changed over time and why it’s important.

This piece, published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers instructors various ideas for sparking joy and fostering connection in the classroom. Many of these activities can even be adapted for online classes.

Check out this New York Times article, which details some things state and local governments can do to lower the cost of living while also combatting climate change. 

This Contexts piece highlights the many sides of Michael Burawoy and invites us to remember his work as a teacher, scholar, mentor, activist, and more.