Education – The Emergent Self

The Intricacies of Common Knowledge and Academic Citations

Leave a Comment / Academics, Education, Universities / Robert

In the vast expanse of information and knowledge, understanding the distinction between common knowledge and information that requires citation is crucial for students, researchers, and academics alike. This article aims to demystify these concepts, offer examples, and underscore the importance of appropriate citation practices, particularly using the American Psychological Association (APA) in-text citations and references. […]

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Understanding University Professors’ Feedback Practices: A Sociological Perspective

Leave a Comment / Conflict Theory, Education, Social Constructionism, Students, Symbolic Interactionism, Theory, Universities / Robert

The interaction between university instructors and their students is essential to the learning process in the context of higher education. Nonetheless, a prevalent complaint among students is the lack of comprehensive input from their instructors and the lack of concern for their scholastic advancement. While this issue might seem straightforward, a closer examination through the

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Navigating Complex Social Landscapes: Unmarried Mothers and the Sociological Web of Family Dynamics

Leave a Comment / Behavior, Crime, Criminal, Education, Ethics, Family, Family Systems Theory, Feminism, Feminist Theory, Intersectionality, Labeling Theory, Social Constructionism, Stereotyping, Stigma, Theory, Violence / Robert

Some stories stand out for their complexity and range of reactions inside the complicated web of societal structures and individual decisions. One such story is that of single mothers raising multiple children who frequently struggle with the instability that comes with having a partner who goes to and from jail regularly. Examining a variety of

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Navigating the Paradox of Open Positions in a Reluctant Workforce: A Social Constructionist Perspective

Leave a Comment / Capitalism, Economic Disparities, Education, Functionalism, Jobs and Work, Social Constructionism, Theory / Robert

A perplexing phenomenon has surfaced in the job market in recent years: a large number of available jobs contrasted with a reticent labor force. This conundrum has baffled social scientists, employers, and legislators alike. It is necessary to address this complicated problem from a variety of sociological angles, with a particular emphasis on social constructionism,

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Navigating the Controversy: Understanding the Resistance to Critical Race Theory in Schools

Leave a Comment / Critical Race Theory, Cultural Lag, Education, Entitlement, Featured, Functionalism, Identity, Identity Politics, Political Discontent, Power, Social Constructionism, Social Control, Students, Symbolic Interactionism, Theory / Robert

Critical race theory (CRT) has generated a great deal of controversy in several communities and educational systems across the United States. One such example is the scenario in Fishers, Indiana, where there has been opposition to the use of CRT in educational settings. To analyze this intricate matter, sociological theories such as social constructionism must

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Unraveling the Entitlement Phenomenon: Understanding Grade Expectations Among University Students

Leave a Comment / Behavior, Competition, Consumerism, Education, Entitlement, Peer Influence, Social Comparison / Robert

Universities, including the one where I am an instructor, have noticed a discernible trend in recent years: students feel more and more entitled to higher grades, regardless of the caliber of their work. This phenomenon is not limited to academic discourse; it is a reflection of deeper societal ideas and patterns that influence the attitudes

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