Sociology Talk

This episode highlgiths Makayla Dorman a California State University, Bakersfield (Antelope Valley) alumni who works as a child and family specialist at a Los Angeles mental health agency. In this episode, we talk about Makayla's pilot study on college students' experiences with online schooling during COVID-19. We also chat about her internship experience with the Kern Literacy Council as an online tutor. Lastly, we talk about her current position as a child and family specialist and what it's like to be on the job.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Solen Sanli Vasquez, a sociology faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College, and Daniel Miguel, a student at Santa Rosa Junior College, about their study of ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Their research investigates the experiences of individuals when they leave the organization through voluntary or involuntary exit. Some ideas and concepts of the study include social death, total institutions, resocialization, mortification of the self, and reprogramming of the self. For more information on this study, or if you'd like to share your experiences as an ex-Jehovah's Witness, please contact Dr. Vasquez and Daniel Miguel. Dr. Vasquez: [email protected] Miguel: [email protected]

This episode highlights Dr. Kent Henderson, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story of being a faculty member at CSUB and his experience with research.

On this episode, I interview Dr. Amy Andrada who is a Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Andrada attended California State University of Bakersfield as an undergraduate and then earned her PhD at the University of Edinburh in Scotland.

This episode highlights Dr. Janet Armentor, She is a professor and chair of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. Her story includes her journey to sociology and the challenges and successes she experienced along the way.

On this episode, I interview Dr. George Ritzer who is the author of McDonaldization of Society. He is the Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. Join us as we talk about the book and other topics related to sociology.

This episode highlights Dr. Alem Kebede, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story from growing up in Ethiopia to making his way to the U.S. to teach sociology at CSUB.

This episode highlights Diana Lozano-Santana who is currently a graduate student in sociology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Diana is a CSUB alumni who graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She shares her experience as a graduate student and her goal when she graduates! I hope her story inspires and encourages those who listen. Enjoy!

This episode highlights the Joey Williams who is the Director of Organizing California Native Vote Project. Joey graduated with his master's degree in sociology at CSUB and is currently doing important work in the community. I'm excited to share his story with you! Enjoy!

This episode highlights the career and graduate school experience of Allison Rigby. She is a Program Coordinator at Arizona State University Tempe. Allison graduated with her bachelor's degree at California State University, Bakersfield and is here to share her story with us! Enjoy!

This episode highlights Professor Rasmussen, a lecturer in the department of sociology. She shares her story of what lead her to the discipline and advice for students who plan to take her course. Join us as we dive in to her journey to sociology and her experiences in teaching.

On this episode, we interview Dr. Lareau, who is the author Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life. She is the Edmund and Louise Kahn Endowed Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences. Join us as we talk about how social class influences parenting in white and African American families.

On this episode, we interview Dr. Schwalbe, who is the author of Rigging the Game: How Inequality is Reproduced in Everyday Life. He is a professor at North Carolina State University in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Join us as we talk about important issues regarding social inequality.

This episode highlights Lorraine Leynes Alvarez. She is a dual enrollment sociology teacher in Delano, California where she was born and raised. Lorraine received her BA in UC San Diego and her MA at CSU Bakersfield. Join us as we talk about her experience working with youth and other sociological topics.

This episode highlights Ana Peña, the service coordinator for the Kern Regional Center. Ana graduated from CSU, Bakersfield with a BA and MA in Sociology. Join us as we talk about her experience working in the community.

This episode highlights Tika Shoulders who is a Supervisor for the Health Homes Program at Wesley Health Center. Tika graduated from CSU Bakersfield (Antelope Valley) with a BA in Sociology and then received her MSW at CSUB on the main campus. Join us as we talk about her experience on the job!

This episode highlights Hala Alnagar and her experiences as a PhD student. She received her BA from CSU Bakersfield and is currently in the PhD program at UC Merced.