Brett sits down with two university professors of sociology and a masters candidate in sociology to discuss the issues of intersectionality, the weaknesses of class-less identity politics and of class reductionism, the influence of Karl Marx on the field of sociology, Malcolm X a ...Show more
Peter and Michael discuss the media coverage of the protests at Columbia — from the crazed, bloodthirsty ravings of right-wing media to the more muted, respectful bloodthirst of centrist media.To hear the rest of the episode, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IfBooksP ...Show more
Illuminating an Inclusive Path Through Recognition
Michèle Lamont, Professor of Sociology at Harvard University, discusses her book Seeing Others: How Recognition Works and How It Can Heal a Divided World. Hosts: Tim Stenovec and Simone Foxman. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Exploring how the media is covering the conflict, we look at the battle for influence online and some of the misinformation that has been circulating, plus we talk to the BBC’s director of editorial policy about why BBC journalists won't use the word 'terrorists' to describe the ...Show more