Chapter 4 Part 1: Social Class, Inequality & Poverty - Meritocratic Myths & the Role of Class

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Chapter 4 Part 1: Social Class, Inequality & Poverty - Meritocratic Myths & the Role of Class

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Apr 9, 2021

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Alexia Brown, Akhila Boda, Jing Zhang, Dr. Christian Schlaerth, and author Todd Schoepflin discuss the sociology of class.

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Apr 9, 2021

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Students and professors discuss introductory topics in sociology, making connections to their readings, research and life experiences. This podcast is a companion to the online textbook A Sociology Experiment, but no knowledge of the textbook or its materials is necessary to listen! Hosted and produced by Zahin Das

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Chapter 2: Research Methods - Bias, Doubt & the Ethics of Sociological Inquiry: Annie Olson, Vanessa Haddad and author Gwen Sharp discuss the methodological challenges of seeking answers to sociological questions. by Sociology Sessions
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Chapter 4 Part 1: Social Class, Inequality & Poverty - Meritocratic Myths & the Role of Class: Alexia Brown, Akhila Boda, Jing Zhang, Dr. Christian Schlaerth, and author Todd Schoepflin discuss the sociology of class. by Sociology Sessions
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Chapter 4 Part 1: Social Class, Inequality & Poverty - Meritocratic Myths & the Role of Class

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