Daily Archives: April 27, 2021

Symbols of Class Status

Sociologist Erving Goffman wrote in 1951: * Co-operative activity based on a differentiation and integration of statuses is a universal characteristic of social life. This kind of harmony requires that the occupant of each status act toward others in a … Continue reading

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‘Why Me?’ The Role of Perceived Victimhood in American Politics

From a new academic paper by Miles T. Armaly and Adam M. Enders: * Despite growing recognition among journalists and political pundits, the concept of victimhood has been largely ignored in empirical social science research. * Perceiving oneself to be … Continue reading

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Find Friends & Community After Age 30 By Volunteering

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