Sociology

“Our Declaration” by Danielle Allen is a book that explores the Declaration of Independence and its significance in American history. Allen, a political theorist and classicist, delves into the language and ideas of the Declaration, examining the principles of equality and liberty articulated by the Founding Fathers. She argues that the Declaration is not just […]

We don’t need no education We don’t need no thought control No dark sarcasm in the classroom Teachers leave them kids alone Hey! Teachers! Leave than kids alone! All in all it’s just another brick in the wall. All in all you’re just another brick in the wall. – Extract from Pink Floyd. Another Brick […]

“Another Brick In The Wall” written by Roger Waters and music by Pink Floyd. Here’s the real message of the song. Roger Waters wrote the lyrics of the song “Another Brick In The Wall” (music by Pink Floyd); in the song, he pens his thoughts about the formal education prevalent in the 70s and 80s. […]

Paulo Freire, Brazilian educator is the author of “Pedagogy of the Oppressed”, a book that focusses on critical consciousness. In the book, Freire says that our society is a dynamic, ever-evolving system that creates situations of power. This power, at times, intentionally or unintentionally, creates social structures, provides power to some, and oppresses some other […]

Doreen Massey, a British social scientist and geographer, says that if history is about time, geography is about space, not ‘outer space’ but the space within which we all live. And in this space, there are lots of stories being weaved at any point in time, at every point in the space there is some […]

“Learning How to Die in the Anthropocene” by Roy Scranton is a thought-provoking book that explores the challenges of living in the Anthropocene, a geological epoch defined by the significant impact of human activities on the planet. Scranton reflects on the existential and environmental crises humanity faces, including climate change and the potential for global […]

Wallace Stegner’s “Wilderness Letter” explores the importance of preserving wilderness and natural landscapes. Stegner argues that wilderness is not just a place of recreation but is essential for the human spirit. He emphasizes the need for unspoiled, undeveloped land as a source of inspiration, a refuge for wildlife, and a means of maintaining ecological balance. […]

Jada Jones’s article “Black Mamas’ Lives Matter” addresses the racial disparity in maternal mortality rates and focuses on the challenges faced by Black mothers. The article provides alarming statistics that reveal Black mothers are dying at a significantly higher rate compared to their white counterparts, emphasizing the urgent need to address the maternal health crisis […]

Here’s a summary of “Guns and Cars Are Different” by JACOB MACLEOD and a response to it. Jacob MacLeod’s response to Nicholas Kristof’s New York Times column, “Our Blind Spot about Guns,” titled “Guns and Cars Are Different,” focuses on the comparison between firearm and vehicle regulations. Kristof argues for sensible gun regulations, drawing parallels […]