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In both psychology and sociology, persuasion is often framed as a straightforward process: you present logical reasons, and the other person agrees. Yet human behavior is rarely that simple. Sometimes, telling someone to do the opposite of what you want…
Why do we fear public speaking? Why are we drawn to sugar, status, or certain faces? Questions like these have fascinated both psychologists and biologists. One field that attempts to answer them through the lens of our evolutionary past is…
Psychology often explores how we handle urges that society considers inappropriate. One of the most constructive responses is sublimation, a concept rooted in psychoanalysis. Unlike repression or denial, sublimation redirects internal conflict into actions that are not just socially acceptable…
Every emotion, thought, and choice is rooted in the biological systems that power your body. The way you respond to stress, why you enjoy certain foods, or how you remember a childhood moment, these are all shaped by your brain…
Banners, Barns, and the Spectacle: A Sociological Look at the American County Fair By Joey Colby Bernert, LLMSW Word Count: 1281 Every summer, like clockwork, banners go up in small towns throughout North America announcing the county fair. Livestock are…
Sociology graduates are often asked the same question: What are you going to do with that degree? The assumption is that sociology lacks direction or practical value. In reality, this field equips students with some of the most transferable skills…
Climate change. Pollution. Resource depletion. These challenges are often framed as scientific or technological problems. But beneath the charts and carbon metrics lies something more complex: people, systems, institutions, and unequal power. Environmental sociology brings that reality into focus. This…
A sociology degree offers a powerful lens for understanding how society functions. With training in research, analysis, and communication, sociology majors graduate equipped to tackle complex problems across a range of industries. But after graduation, one question always rises to…
Sociology explores how societies function: how people interact, organize, and influence the environments they live in. If you’re starting your first sociology class, you’re stepping into a field that explores everything from social norms and identity to inequality and institutions.…
Sociology is the study of human behavior in society, but that study is not one-size-fits-all. Instead, sociologists approach social questions through different lenses, each offering unique insights into how society works, why inequalities persist, and how meaning is created in…
