I was so honored to be invited to give the AKD Induction Ceremony Address for the University of Akron this year. It was an opportunity to give a speech about something in which I deeply believe: the awesomeness of sociology. So, here it is!
My 13 minute ode to the discipline, featuring (an attempt at) self-deprecating sociology humor and a few personal confessions regarding my own rough start with sociology:
Lisa Wade, PhD is an Associate Professor at Tulane University. She is the author of American Hookup, a book about college sexual culture; a textbook about gender; and a forthcoming introductory text: Terrible Magnificent Sociology. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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Kelsey Risman — May 7, 2013
:)
Lisa — May 7, 2013
That was great Lisa. Very poignant. I especially love the history around Rosa Parkes - who knew? Well obviously you. And other sociology students. Lot of people probably ...
pj — May 7, 2013
I listened to that whole, wonderful speech! Wow.
Racheal Erin — May 7, 2013
Such an inspiring speech..we were so lucky to have her as our speaker =)
erin hatton — May 8, 2013
Great talk Lisa!!!
Lenzy DrHiphop — May 9, 2013
Thanks for coming to my school. I enjoyed your talk and you were pretty awesome yourself.