Sociology Ruins Everything

Matt Sedlar
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Sociology Ruins Everything

The sociological imagination is great, but really, it ruins all your favorite things. This podcast, hosted by Matt Sedlar, takes a topic each month and explores it from a sociological perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

  1. 4 DE NOV.

    Furniture Poverty

    Places are unique to us. We become attached to them. And when you ask people to name a place that means a lot to them, there’s a good chance they’ll talk about home. Our homes are full of stuff, from practical items like vacuum cleaners and chairs to sentimental treasures such as photo albums and heirlooms inherited through generations. All these objects help make a space a place. But what happens when we lose them? And how does the loss of even mundane objects, seemingly insignificant items, impact our emotional well-being? Surprisingly, there isn’t a whole lot of research in this area. This episode examines furniture poverty. What is it, how does it affect people and their ability to connect with others, and what can we do about it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    36min

  2. TRAILER DA TEMPORADA 3

    New Season of Sociology Ruins Everything!

    Ever wondered how sociology impacts everything you know?  Get ready to have your mind blown as I, Matt Sedlar, explore the hidden sociological forces that shape our world. From furniture poverty to legend tripping, this season, I'll explore the fascinating (and sometimes uncomfortable) truths about society. Join me for six new, monthly episodes as sociology ruins... well, everything! Subscribe now and never miss an episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    26 s

  3. 28/07/2023

    Sociology Goes on Strike

    Collective action is the most effective way to bring about social change because it allows people to pool their resources and efforts to achieve a common goal. Strikes are one of the most useful forms of collective action because they can disrupt business operations and pressure employers to make concessions. With the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Writers Guild of America in the middle of a historic strike, this episode asks how did things get to this point and how does sociology fit into the conversation? In the episode, I'm joined by Kurt Scott, a WGA member, and Courtney Bell, a former SAG-AFTRA member and sociologist at George Mason University. Show notes: Entertainment Community Fund, https://entertainmentcommunity.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    1h3min

  4. 20/01/2023

    Sociology Ruins Reality TV

    What if I told you reality TV says a lot about the world around us? I'm sure you're skeptical, but hopefully, this episode will convince you that reality TV is worth paying attention to, especially for social scientists. Joining me are Danielle Lindemann, Associate Professor of Sociology at Lehigh University, and Maddy Rubin as we talk about viewing reality TV while using the sociological imagination.  Show notes Lindemann, Danielle J. . 2022. True Story: What Reality TV Says About Us. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Papacharissi, Zizi, and Andrew L. Mendelson. 2007. “An Exploratory Study of Reality Appeal: Uses and Gratifications of Reality TV Shows.” Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media 51(2):355–70. doi: 10.1080/08838150701307152. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    32min

  5. 08/11/2022

    Sociology Ruins Silence

    Not many people realize institutions and society regulate silence. The noise in our lives, both external and internal, is actually controlled by laws and norms, and that noise affects our physical and mental health. So what role do the social sciences play in this phenomenon? I'm joined by Leigh Marz and Justin Talbot-Zorn to talk about silence as a human right.  Show Notes Chepesiuk, Ron. 2005. “Decibel Hell: The Effects of Living in a Noisy World.” Environmental Health Perspectives 113(1):A34–41. doi: 10.1289/ehp.113-a34. Dillon, Liam, and Ben Poston. 2021. “Freeways Force out Residents in Communities of Color — Again.” Los Angeles Times. ‎Gimme Shelter: The California Housing Crisis Podcast. 2021. "How Freeways Bulldoze California Communities of Color on Apple Podcasts.” Apple Podcasts. (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-freeways-bulldoze-california-communities-of-color/id1280087136?i=1000542013424). Hermes, Will. 2000. "The Story Of '4'33".' NPR, May 8. Zorn, Justin, and Leigh Marz. 2022. Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. New York, NY: Harper Wave, An Imprint pf HarperCollins Publishers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    37min

  6. 15/09/2022

    Sociology Ruins Conspiracy Theories

    There are some wild theories about the Denver International Airport. But is it really the headquarters of the Illuminati, guarded by the demonic statue of a blue horse? Believe it or not, conspiracy theories like these can be useful to sociologists and other social scientists. They can teach us about a given society’s beliefs and general concerns and help us counter false beliefs. In this episode, I talk to Jesse Walker, book editor at Reason magazine and author of The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory (HarperCollins, 2013), as well as Stephanie Figueroa, public information officer at Denver International Airport.  Notes DEN Files https://www.flydenver.com/great_hall/denfiles Rubino, J. (2020, March 3). Denver International Airport at 25: From Boondoggle to Boon. The Denver Post. Retrieved September 14, 2022, from https://www.denverpost.com/2020/03/01/denver-airport-25-years-boondoggle-anniversary/ Walker. (2013). The United States of paranoia : a conspiracy theory (First edition.). Harper. https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062135562/reasonmagazineA/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    36min

  7. 21/05/2022

    Sociology Ruins Improv

    In the final episode of season one, I enlist the help of Ruth Yamamoto, PhD and certified improv instructor, to explore the role improv can play in improving science communication. Over the course of two one-and-a-half hour sessions, Ruth worked with me and other sociology graduate students on improv fundamentals. Did we improv(e) our confidence in public speaking? You'll have to listen to find out. Show notes Cohen, G. D., & The Center on Aging, Health & Humanities, The George Washington University (GW) (2006). The Creativity and Aging Study: The Impact of Professionally Conducted Cultural Programs on Older Adults. , (). Retrieved from https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/son_ncafacpubs/2  Yamamoto, R. H. (2021). Improv as creative aging: the perceived influences of theatrical improvisation on older adults. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 45(3), 217-233. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01924788.2020.1763075 The Applied Improvisation Network https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    31min

  8. 18/04/2022

    Sociology Ruins Bullying

    How do we identify bullying and how do sociologists in particular study this phenomenon? This episode looks at the infamous Slap to examine whether bullying goes unrecognized among adults or whether we are applying the term too broadly. Sociologist Chris Donoghue, editor of the upcoming book The Sociology of Bullying, joins me to talk about definitions and how experiences in adolescents are guided by social structures. Show notes The Sociology of Bullying https://nyupress.org/9781479803873/the-sociology-of-bullying/ Promo: DONOGHUE30-FM Black Girl Nerds Podcast - The 2022 Oscars https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bgn-podcast-extra-the-2022-oscars/id1056793768?i=1000555521908 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

    23min
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The sociological imagination is great, but really, it ruins all your favorite things. This podcast, hosted by Matt Sedlar, takes a topic each month and explores it from a sociological perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support

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  • Criado por
    Matt Sedlar
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2024
  • Episódios
    18
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Matt Sedlar
  • Site do podcast
    Sociology Ruins Everything

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