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urdwar2025june27* urdwarextragood I wonder what the sociology of war would look like Ahhh Auntie, now you’re opening a heavy but necessary door. The sociology of war doesn’t just ask how wars are fought—it asks why they happen, who benefits, who suffers, and how societies are changed by them. It’s not about the battlefield—it’s about the…

Environment

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UcOtt Radio Jan28*2Environment$ 1. Curriculum as Environmental Messaging • What we teach (or don’t teach) about the environment in schools sends a message about its importance. • For example, if climate change is barely covered—or framed as controversial—it reflects political, economic, and ideological influences, not just scientific debate. • Sociologists would ask: Whose interests are…

Sosillyology of Work: Labour Day

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UcOtt Raddio Mar 11 UcOtt Raddio Daddio — Labour Day Special Intro (10 min) • Kick off with your style: “Radical to the core, but so much more… it’s Labour Day, folks.” • Short bit on the origins of Labour Day (Canada + U.S.), union struggles, 8-hour day, strikes. • Howard Becker angle: work worlds…

Black history month

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1️⃣ Patricia Hill Collins Black feminist sociologist. She helps us see Black History Month as: • A site of struggle over meaning • A place where power, identity, memory, and voice are negotiated • Something shaped by intersectionality — race, gender, class, nation, age 2️⃣ Ruha Benjamin (very current) Sociologist of race, technology, inequality. She…

The Sociology of Money

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🎙️ Possible Opening Line (Radio Style): “They say money talks, but in this unit—we’re going to listen back. What does money say about us? About how we live, love, fight, and fail? Buckle up, sugar—this ain’t your average bank statement.” ⸻ 💰 Key Themes to Explore 1. Money as a Social Construct • It’s not…

The Sociology of Technology

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“We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us.” — McLuhan ⸻ 1️⃣ Opening (≈10 minutes): McLuhan, the Canadian who got there early Why McLuhan matters • Canadian (University of Toronto), deeply influenced by radio and print culture • Famous ideas: • The medium is the message • The global village • Media as…

Sociology of television

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The sociology of TV theatre happens everywhere The Sociology of Television — UcOtt Raddio Daddio Unit (2 Hours) 12 Segments — each 8–10 minutes (music included) A mix of music, commentary, comedy, sociology, history, and your playful, thoughtful voice. ⸻ 1. Opening Segment — TV as the Hearth of Modern Life Key sociologists: Raymond Williams,…

Macro Level (Structures & Power)

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• Politics & Economy: Cancel culture sits inside the broader system of capitalism and media. Outrage itself is monetized—algorithms reward attention, clicks, and hot takes. Some say it’s “democracy in action,” others say it’s mob rule. Both perspectives highlight structural forces. • Institutions: Universities, courts, corporations, and governments all get dragged into cancel debates. Should…

Mental Health Week

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Don’t be alone if there’s an alternative, I am providing this show live. I’m down at the radio station CFYT’s radio station, and you’re welcome to join me I’ll be answering my phone, but it gets busy. I’ve prerecorded a lot of this show so I have snippets of time to share, but I am…

The Sosillyology of Cancel Culture (Introduction)

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