Category: sociology
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some numbers to consider
This table was in the latest edition of Contexts, a sociological journal written for a general readership. Keep in mind that these numbers are not reflecting causes or specific arguments. They are just intriguing to consider – the number of deaths due to terrorism in comparison to the amount of money spent on terrorism. We…
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good article on Cincinnati in the NYTimes
Just caught this article on urban redevelopment in Cincinnati in the NYTimes. Talks about changes since the 2001 riots in the Over-the-Rhine region. I’m sure people have mixed feelings about it, but it seems, generally, like a good thing. A couple other interesting notes included: Cincinnati is the 6th most segregated city in the U.S.…
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a shocking example of racism
In the latest edition of Contexts, a sociology magazine that presents sociological research for a wider audience, I found the following photo taken in New Orleans just after Hurricane Katrina hit: If you click on the image you’ll see it full-sized. I couldn’t really tell what I was seeing at first, but the caption quickly…