Beyond Self-Care: Sociological Call to Address Racial Battle Fatigue

Race and Ethnicity, Social Change and Movements /

Racial battle fatigue (RBF) is often framed as an individual problem, something to be managed through mindfulness, rest, or self-care. Yet the “fatigue” is not the result of personal shortcomings but of social structures that continually demand racial endurance. While self-care remains important, addressing racial battle fatigue requires a sociological perspective that examines how institutions, […]

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The Texas Phone Ban from a Sociological Perspective

Education, Political Sociology, Sociological Perspective /

On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the Texas House Bill 1481 into law. A bill that restricts the use of personal communication devices by students in public and charter schools, publicly funded independent schools established by teachers and community groups under the terms of a charter with a local or national authority, and

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Religion as a Weapon and a Shield

Political Sociology, Religion and Spiritual Beliefs, Social Change and Movements /

Religion has been a big part of many Americans’ lives since the first Europeans’ arrival in the New World. This is evident in the Pledge of Allegiance, many of us grew up repeating daily in school, “…one nation, under God…” and seeing “In god we trust” on our currency. From a sociological perspective, religion can

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Netflix’s Adolescence: Theories Behind Teen Turmoil and Crime 

Culture, Deviance and Crime, Socialization /

In the 21st century, social media and digital spaces have started to blur the line between the concepts of influence and indoctrination. In Netflix’s limited series Adolescence, writers have managed to morph the viewer’s experience from just a teen drama to a more criminological insight into the developing minds of young teens.    As per

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Comics: An Unlikely Vehicle for Autistic Representation

Health, Illness, and Medicine, Social Interactions, Sociological Perspective /

Comics can be easier to access than dry text alone. The use of visuals and humor can help get an idea across more effectively than content without visuals. Comics can also be a source of inspiration. It can be empowering for someone to see characters who struggle with the same issues as they do. One

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The Uncharted Journey: Navigating Neurodiversity as We Age

Age and Ageism, Health, Illness, and Medicine, Uncategorized /

Aging is a universal journey, but for the millions of people who are neurodivergent— including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — it is an uncharted path filled with unique challenges for which clear support systems are often absent. This perspective is rooted in the neurodiversity paradigm, which recognizes the wide

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Drifting Away from Humanities: How Leaving Out the Humanities is a Mistake for Our Future

Education, Jobs and Working, Political Sociology, Social Interactions, Uncategorized /

In our current day and age, the role of technology is as intertwined in our everyday lives as our daily cup of coffee or tea. The need for a steady supply of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates from colleges in this country is an absolute necessity to stay competitive in this technology-driven world.

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Rethinking Retirement: The Rise of Encore Careers and Multi-Stage Lives

Age and Ageism, Economics, Jobs and Working, Population, Socialization /

For decades, the image of retirement has been a serene one with endless days on the beach, leisurely rounds of golf, or perhaps finally tackling that overflowing reading list. It’s been painted as a golden era of relaxation, a well-deserved break after decades of hard work. But what if that picture is becoming a relic

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Siblings Keep You Healthy?

Gender and Sexuality, Health, Illness, and Medicine, Sex and Gender, Sexual Behavior in Society, Social Stratification /

Health — a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity — is so important that it has its own day! World Health Day, celebrated on April 7, focuses on various global health concerns each year. The theme for 2025 is “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” and

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Toxic Inequality: How Environmental Racism Poisons Your Neighborhood

Environmental Sociology, Poverty, Social Stratification, Sociological Perspective /

Nestled among the riverbank of the Mississippi River, between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, lies the area colloquially known as Cancer Alley. At 85 miles long, it is not only home to 1.5 million people, but also to around 200 fossil fuel and petrochemical companies. The proximity of these companies and unenforced environmental standards is

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