Sociology Talk

Andres Sanchez
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Join Andres Sanchez, a CSU Bakersfield professor, as he interviews a series of sociologists and what they are up to today.

  1. Makayla Dorman: Child and Family Specialist at a Los Angeles Mental Health Agency

    JAN 30

    Makayla Dorman: Child and Family Specialist at a Los Angeles Mental Health Agency

    This episode highlgiths Makayla Dorman a California State University, Bakersfield (Antelope Valley) alumni who works as a child and family specialist at a Los Angeles mental health agency. In this episode, we talk about Makayla's pilot study on college students' experiences with online schooling during COVID-19. We also chat about her internship experience with the Kern Literacy Council as an online tutor. Lastly, we talk about her current position as a child and family specialist and what it's like to be on the job.

    1h 17m
  2. Solen Sanli Vasquez and Daniel Miguel: "Like Attending Your Own Funeral:" The Social Death of Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses

    02/13/2025

    Solen Sanli Vasquez and Daniel Miguel: "Like Attending Your Own Funeral:" The Social Death of Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses

    In this episode, I talk to Dr. Solen Sanli Vasquez, a sociology faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College, and Daniel Miguel, a student at Santa Rosa Junior College, about their study of ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Their research investigates the experiences of individuals when they leave the organization through voluntary or involuntary exit. Some ideas and concepts of the study include social death, total institutions, resocialization, mortification of the self, and reprogramming of the self. For more information on this study, or if you'd like to share your experiences as an ex-Jehovah's Witness, please contact Dr. Vasquez and Daniel Miguel. Dr. Vasquez: ssanlivasquez@santarosa.edu Daniel Miguel: dmvskool@gmail.com

    49 min
  3. Dr. Kent Henderson: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

    08/23/2024

    Dr. Kent Henderson: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

    This episode highlights Dr. Kent Henderson, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story of being a faculty member at CSUB and his experience with research.

    1h 18m
  4. Dr. Amy Andrada: Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh

    12/12/2022

    Dr. Amy Andrada: Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh

    On this episode, I interview Dr. Amy Andrada who is a Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Andrada attended California State University of Bakersfield as an undergraduate and then earned her PhD at the University of Edinburh in Scotland.

    53 min
  5. Dr. Janet Armentor: Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at CSU Bakersfield

    09/29/2022

    Dr. Janet Armentor: Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at CSU Bakersfield

    This episode highlights Dr. Janet Armentor, She is a professor and chair of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. Her story includes her journey to sociology and the challenges and successes she experienced along the way.

    1h 1m
  6. Dr. George Ritzer: Author of McDonaldization of Society

    09/19/2022

    Dr. George Ritzer: Author of McDonaldization of Society

    On this episode, I interview Dr. George Ritzer who is the author of McDonaldization of Society. He is the Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. Join us as we talk about the book and other topics related to sociology.

    53 min
  7. Dr. Alem Kebede: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

    09/19/2022

    Dr. Alem Kebede: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

    This episode highlights Dr. Alem Kebede, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story from growing up in Ethiopia to making his way to the U.S. to teach sociology at CSUB.

    55 min
  8. Diana Lozano-Santana: Life as a graduate student at California State University, Northridge

    09/08/2022

    Diana Lozano-Santana: Life as a graduate student at California State University, Northridge

    This episode highlights Diana Lozano-Santana who is currently a graduate student in sociology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Diana is a CSUB alumni who graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She shares her experience as a graduate student and her goal when she graduates! I hope her story inspires and encourages those who listen. Enjoy!

    45 min
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Join Andres Sanchez, a CSU Bakersfield professor, as he interviews a series of sociologists and what they are up to today.

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  • Creator
    Andres Sanchez
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sociology Talk
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