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Published in 2017, as Obama left office, this interview-based study by a professor of sociology of wealthy elites in Manhattan speaks to an era in an enclave and catches its tone of unease. What is to be a good person of wealth, whether you earned it, married it, or inherited it? These people, educated, largely in finance, feel that to work hard, consume responsibly, give back, appreciate one's privilege, and to feel lucky make you good, or at least better than some who might seem ostentatious, self-promoting, vain, or tacky. A good person retains some exposure to people less fortunate. I find myself asking what bearing all this has on current political upheavals. Power, wealth, and privilege today, populism today. Tacky Supremacy. Who will write the 2024 book?

In this piece, Dr. Aaron Porter, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the many contributions of retired professor Dr. Leroy Hopkins during #BlackHeritageMonth.

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I enjoy finding out about creativity in course design. Did you know that UCLA offers a course entitled, The Sunken Place: Racism, Survival and the Black Horror Aesthetic? It was offered by Professor Tananarive Due. Based on the description, the course is inspired by Jordan Peele’s horror film, Get Out (2017). The course uses Black horor genre to tackle topics related to Black history, sexuality, sociology, politics, African-based religions such as Vodun/Vodou, and morality. You have to love the title, creativity and subject matter of the course!

#Book15 is “Chocolate Cities: The Black Map of American Life” (2018) by Marcus Anthony Hunter and Zandria F. Robinson. If you want to dig into culture work this is your book. It’s brilliant, creative, and thought-provoking. Hunter and Robinson present America through the multi-faceted lens of Blackness and in the process of telling this story of past, present, and future, they meld together different fields of study such as sociology, geography, history, urban planning, musicology, and more. I especially love the music references. There’s everything from Parliament Funkadelic to Gladys Knight to Tupac. This is the kind of insightful, engaging work you want to see out of academia. More of this, please! (Also, they both have other books that you should read too!) #DemetriaReads #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth #SupportIndieBookstores #SupportLibraries #BlackWritersofInstagram #BlackWriters #Academia #BlackAmerica #Sociology UCLA University of California Press

Did you arrive at what you're currently doing in life by DEFAULT: "Well, I guess it's just what people do with my degree." Or by DESIGN: As Don Henley of the Eagles once said in a "60 Minutes" interview, "I always knew I wanted to hear myself on the radio." My guest in this episode, the University of Connecticut Sociology professor Bradley Wright, digs into design when he talks about how you can deliberately investigate, shape, and enact possibilities in your life. And he shows us how to do that in a step-by-step approach in his new book on purpose, THE PURPOSE JOURNAL. It's a thought-provoking conversation for the designers among us, and especially for those who turn around and wonder, "Now, how did I get here? Join us: https://bit.ly/3JlebvA

It was an honor to participate in this project. I wrote the chapter on public order use of force. "When police intervene in a protest event, the focus is often on the use of force. While police in the other western countries have invested considerable resources to improving public order policing, American police agencies have long neglected this specialty. By summarizing historical trends and current challenges, Fomby provides an overview of the current use of force landscape in American public order policing. Case study and real-world examples are offered as guidance for police leaders to develop effective use of force capabilities that conform with best practices, legal restrictions, and model policies." Thanks Dr. Bernd Bürger for the opportunity. The book is now available on Amazon. https://lnkd.in/gVVa5i9u. #police #policetraining #lawenforcement #crowdmanagement #crowdcontrol #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #ntoa #riskassessment #riskmanagement #tactical #tacticaltraining

**Exploring Michel Foucault: The Vanguard of Modern Thought** Michel Foucault (1926 - 1984) was a trailblazing philosopher and social theorist whose innovative ideas continue to influence contemporary discussions on power, knowledge, and societal structures. His work redefined the landscape of modern philosophy and critical theory. Foucault is best known for his profound analysis of power dynamics and the relationship between knowledge and societal control. His influential works, including *Discipline and Punish* and *The History of Sexuality*, offer a critical examination of how power operates through institutions, discourses, and practices. In *Discipline and Punish*, Foucault explores the evolution of punitive systems and the ways in which modern societies exert control over individuals. He introduces the concept of *panopticism*, derived from Jeremy Bentham's panopticon prison design, to illustrate how surveillance and disciplinary mechanisms permeate various aspects of life, shaping behavior and enforcing norms. Foucault’s exploration of knowledge and power is further developed in his *Archaeology of Knowledge* and *The Order of Things*. He argues that knowledge is not a neutral or objective pursuit but is deeply intertwined with power structures. According to Foucault, what is considered "truth" is shaped by historical and social contexts, and different epistemic frameworks influence how knowledge is produced and disseminated. His work on sexuality and identity in *The History of Sexuality* challenges conventional understandings of sexuality, arguing that modern discourses on sexuality are closely linked to broader power structures and social institutions. Foucault’s analysis reveals how societal norms and institutions shape personal and collective identities. Michel Foucault’s legacy is marked by his commitment to uncovering the mechanisms of power and the complexities of human experience. His ideas continue to inspire critical analysis and discussions across various disciplines, including sociology, political science, and cultural studies. As we reflect on Foucault’s contributions, we are invited to critically examine the ways in which power and knowledge intersect and influence our understanding of the world. **#MichelFoucault #Philosophy #Power #Knowledge #DisciplineAndPunish #Panopticism #SocialTheory #CriticalTheory #TheHistoryOfSexuality #ModernThought** Feel free to share your insights on how Michel Foucault’s examination of power and knowledge continues to impact contemporary analyses of societal structures and individual identities!

Our paper, "Double Consciousness in the 21st Century: Du Boisian Theory and the Problem of Racialized Legal Status," authored by Tiffany Joseph and Tanya Golash-Boza examines the enduring relevance of Du Boisian theory in addressing the challenges of #racial identity and #legal status in today's #society. This research offers valuable insights for scholars, legal professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of #race and #law. Discover how the concept of double consciousness continues to shape the experiences of racialized individuals in the 21st century: https://lnkd.in/gpY7M7qt #RaceAndLaw #DuBois #Sociology #LegalStudies #SocialJustice

Another gob-smacking adplist.org webinar with human-centred design pioneer, Don Norman. This talk was a clarion call to make things better for people and the planet. To be a cognitive science aficionado you need to have an understanding of psychology, philosophy, politics, history and sociology. I found being a geek in those topics, and absorbing culture, made me a better copywriter. #contentdesign #contentstrategy #userexperience #behaviouralscience