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Gender And Class Shape How Researchers See Your Race
Sociologists Andrew M. Penner and Aliya Saperstein have published yet another study that demonstrates how we categorize others in terms of race — not just racial stereotypes, but even racial identity —...
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Reflections On Self-Doubt In Academia
I wrote the following post the day before I defended my dissertation in mid-May. Though some of the self-doubt has declined since finishing the PhD and starting my new job, I will probably have to...
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On The Stress of Remaining “Neutral”– Reflections By Jeff Kosbie
Jeff Kosbie, a JD/PhD candidate in sociology, regularly offers a sociological analysis of the law on his blog, Queer(ing) Law. In particular, he has offered insight and critique of laws that...
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This Is Not A Pity Party
A week ago, a comment was posted on our Facebook page to express irritation with memes (like the one I posted, but later deleted) on the difficulties of graduate student life. I replied to ask what...
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Tolerating Anti-LGBTQ Intolerance In The Classroom
Student: “I think homosexuality… you know… is wrong. It’s a sin.” Professor: “Interesting. Are there other thoughts for the rest of the class?” Certainly, physical forms of violence against lesbian,...
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Toward A Self-Defined Activist-Academic Career In Sociology
Earlier this year, in the midst of working on my dissertation, I found blogging to be a healthy refuge through the loooooong days. It provided me a space to write without the persistent editing (and...
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Objectivity Doesn’t Exist (And That’s A Good Thing)
Many scholars have long criticized the notion that research, in any capacity, can be “objective” — free the personal biases of the researcher, and reflecting universal Truth. So, I will not take the...
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Still An “Outsider Within” In Academia
Around the time of my birth, Black feminist sociologist Patricia Hill Collins began writing, and ultimately publishing, an essay on being an “outsider within” sociology. In her 1986 piece, “Learning...
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“I Am A Skeptic” by Dr. J. Sumerau
Dr. J. Sumerau is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Tampa. Zir teaching, research, and activism focuses on intersections of sexualities, gender, religion, and health in the...
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Introducing: Write Where It Hurts
On June 2nd, three sociologists — Xan Nowakowski, J Sumerau, and Lain Mathers (see their biographies on their site) — launched a new blog, Write Where It Hurts, that will feature blog posts for and by...
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“Objectivity” And Oppression In Academia
Objectivity — a scholar’s supposed ability to remain impartial about the subjects she studies — is a myth. Like the myths of meritocracy and color-blindness, objectivity sounds good in theory, but it...
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Planning To March For Science? Bring A Mirror.
On Earth Day – April 22nd – droves of scientists are scheduled to march in Washington, DC, with satellite marches scheduled around the world. Many organizers and possible attendees have clearly stated...
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Science Faculty Can Address Sexual Violence, Too
Learning to navigate safe relationships and thinking critically about sexual experiences is a hallmark of the college period, writes Maggie Hardy.
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