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60 Minutes and Vanity Fair Poll Trivializes Human Suffering
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
CQ Megaskill: Shifting Perspectives
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
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