On the Brink
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
December 10, 2024
By all accounts, the nation of Haiti has devolved to depths unseen since the Haitian Revolution of 1791. After the assassination of President Jovenel Moise
Angela L. Thompson, Ph.D.
Dr. Thompson received her B.A. in English and Sociology from Wellesley College, her joint M.A. in Sociology and Women’s Studies from Brandeis University, and her Ph.D. in Sociology also from Brandeis University.
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Doctors Doing More Harm Than Good
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
November 19, 2024
Trigger Warning: This blog discusses sensitive and potentially distressing topics, including unethical, non-consensual, and inhumane health treatment. Reader discretion is advised. What if I told
The Religion of Football
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
November 5, 2024
Football season is in full swing across America. Professional, college, and high school athletes are assuming positions to hike, punt, tackle, and blitz. Fans are
By Any Other Name…
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
March 26, 2024
Throughout history the world has seen numerous geopolitical events involving genocide, the systematic killing of one group based on differences in race, ethnicity, religion, etc.
The Battle for Gender-Affirming Care
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
March 19, 2024
Across the country, at least 22 states have passed legislation banning gender-affirming care for certain segments of their population. While in most instances the target
It’s the Economy, Stupid!
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
March 4, 2024
On March 3, 2024, Haiti’s government declared a state of emergency after gang attacks on the country’s two largest prisons resulted in massive prison breaks that saw
A Lesson Worth Learning
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
February 26, 2024
Daqua Lameek Ritter has been found guilty of killing Dime Doe. In a country with an estimated 21,156 murders in 2022, touting one guilty verdict
Whose Group is it Anyway?
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
February 20, 2024
Have you ever stopped to consider the number of groups you are a part of? Or, how about the role groups play in your life?
Social Interaction at the Super Bowl
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
February 13, 2024
During Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, there was one incident that made viewers pause
The Sociology of the Red Carpet
Angela Thompson, Ph.D
February 6, 2024
In the U.S., between the football playoffs and the Super Bowl, is the Grammys. This award show