Society And Culture
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Listen: Website offers window into daily life in Civil War Tennessee
Little-known stories of how Civil War-era Tennesseans lived their lives away from the battlefield are now accessible on the Shades of Gray and Blue website, created through a collaborative effort of Vanderbilt Libraries, Middle Tennessee State University Walker Library and the Center for Historical Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University. Read MoreJan 30, 2012
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Theologian says it’s time to rethink meaning of salvation
Dale Andrews of Vanderbilt Divinity School is a proponent of social justice, a way of looking at theology that is diametrically opposed to prosperity theology. "Western preaching has gotten so tied up in privilege and power as evidence of God’s faith,” Andrews said. “I am of the opinion that God holds favor with those who are suffering.” Read MoreNov 1, 2011
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Anthropologist explores modern Africa and black immigrant experience in America
In her interactions with black immigrants over the years, Jemima Pierre said she discovered a surprising sentiment. "They told me, 'I never knew I was black until I came to the U.S.' I found that fascinating." Read MoreOct 28, 2011
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Religious scholar’s journey takes him from Millersburg to Bangladesh
Stewart, a specialist in the religions and literatures of the Bengali-speaking world, arrives at Vanderbilt with a reputation as a program builder. Read MoreOct 28, 2011
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New center director explores connections between humanities and medicine
Jonathan Metzl was born into medicine but is drawn to the humanities. He’s still insisting on having it both ways. Read MoreOct 12, 2011
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Controversy over art is good for society, argues Steven Tepper
Americans should embrace the inevitable friction that results from artists doing provocative work and sparking community objections, argues a Vanderbilt University sociologist. Read MoreAug 15, 2011
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Who or what is the Tea Party movement? Survey offers some answers
According to a new survey undertaken by sociologists from Vanderbilt University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Tea Partiers are an old movement in new (albeit retro) packaging. Read MoreJun 23, 2011
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Illegal immigrants finding it harder to pay taxes, submit tax returns
Illegal immigrants are finding it increasingly harder to find work, pay taxes and submit tax returns because of tighter immigration restrictions. Read MoreApr 14, 2011
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Thicker than Water
French professor Holly Tucker delves into the fascinating history of blood transfusions Watching the State of the Union address by President George W. Bush in 2006, Holly Tucker was struck by the president’s strong statements about interspecies stem cell research. In the speech, Bush called for “legislation to prohibit the… Read MoreApr 4, 2011
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Kids who think Dad works too much more likely to bully
Do your children think you work too much and don’t spend enough time with them? If so, their perception could lead to bullying behavior, according to research by Vanderbilt University sociologist Andre Christie-Mizell. “Our behavior is driven by our perception of our world, so if children feel they… Read MoreJan 27, 2011
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New director selected for Vanderbilt’s Center for Medicine, Health and Society
Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl Vanderbilt University’s innovative center that links the study of medicine to other disciplines will be headed by Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl, an expert in American culture, psychiatry and medical humanities. Metzl, currently director of the Program in Culture, Health and Medicine at the University of… Read MoreJan 12, 2011
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Focus on black, gay or Hispanic men troubling in study of the macho man
We all know how to spot a macho guy – right? He’s a man’s man with a certain swagger and a way with the ladies. Well, social scientists have a different opinion – one that perpetuates stereotypes about black, Hispanic and certain homosexual men. In social science circles, a… Read MoreJan 6, 2011
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Lessons learned from urban cultural tax plans focus of Vanderbilt study
Nashville Jazz Band, directed by Jim Williamson, performing in Ingram Hall with the Blair Big Band. (Photo credit: Vanderbilt University / Steve Green) Proponents of creating a cultural tax district for Nashville would need to identify community-specific goals that address voters’ shared values and ideals, according to a report prepared… Read MoreDec 7, 2010
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TIPSHEET: Expert on surveillance can comment on National Opt-Out Day
Torin Monahan, associate professor of human and organizational development and medicine at Vanderbilt University, is available to discuss how and why resistance to surveillance is on the rise in the United States and ways in which surveillance has developed in recent years. Read MoreNov 19, 2010
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Brookings scholar lecture marks official opening of new Vanderbilt center
Noted congressional scholar Thomas E. Mann will speak at Vanderbilt University on Oct. 28 about the outlook for the 2010 midterm elections. The public lecture marks the official launch of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, which is housed within Vanderbilt’s Department of Political Science. Read MoreOct 20, 2010
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More shake-ups for Obama’s team of rivals, says Vanderbilt political scientist
President Barack Obama’s declining approval ratings increase the challenges of keeping his once-lauded “team of rivals” in place through 2012, according to David E. Lewis, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 30, 2010
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TIPSHEET: Vanderbilt University expert on homosexuality and the black church available to media
In light of the charges against Bishop Eddie Long, Vanderbilt sociologist Richard Pitt is available for comment to media. Pitt’s research interests include the intersection of sexual identity and religion. He looks specifically at homosexuality and the black church in his papers “Killing the Messenger: Gay Black Men’s Negotiation… Read MoreSep 29, 2010
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New NRC report provides data on 31 Vanderbilt doctoral programs
A new report from the National Research Council offers insights into 31 doctoral programs at Vanderbilt University, and finds the programs to be competitive with those at other top research institutions in the United States. The report is based on data collected for the 2005-2006 academic year… Read MoreSep 28, 2010
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Public/private partnerships key to maximizing Nashville’s sports potential: VU study
Nashville should seek new public/private partnerships that generate additional revenue sources if the city wants to maximize its economic potential as a sports city, according to a report prepared by the Vanderbilt Center for Nashville Studies. Read MoreSep 27, 2010
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Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies receives $2 million federal grant
Vanderbilt University’s Center for Latin American Studies will expand its collaborations in Tennessee and beyond through world-class research, teaching and community service – thanks to a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Read MoreSep 2, 2010