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Is Life Fair?

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Dr. Bucher

Lots of times growing up, I can remember thinking life just isn’t fair. For example, I remember my dad not allowing me to practice the day before my Pleasantville (NY) junior varsity basketball game against Pelham. I was in the … Continue reading →

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60 Minutes and Vanity Fair Poll Trivializes Human Suffering

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Dr. Bucher

When I read a recent survey by Vanity Fair and 60 Minutes, it brought to mind a despicable radio and tv game show by the name of “Queen for a Day.” This extremely popular show, aired by NBC, was in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 60 Minutes, African slaves, Edward Snowden, ethical misjudgment, ethics, fast-food restaurant, Hiroshima, Iraq War, Nagasaki, Native Americans, poll, Queen for a Day, self-awareness, slavery, survey, Vanity Fair, victimization, Vietnam War | Leave a comment

CQ Megaskill: Shifting Perspectives

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Dr. Bucher

As a professor of sociology, one of the most important learning outcomes in my classes is that students will learn to shift perspectives. Shifting perspectives, a “megaskill” I discuss in Building Cultural Intelligence (CQ), is the ability to put oneself, … Continue reading →

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It’s About Duty, Not Sexual Orientation

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Dr. Bucher

This past summer, a survey was sent to active-duty and reserve troops asking about “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The findings and recommendations, some 370 pages long, will be released next month. However, a few tidbits have been leaked. Namely, more … Continue reading →

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