What is “humor” and what is “comedy”? Do these terms mean the same thing? Today we answer these questions with the help of Dr. Raul Perez, author of ‘The Souls of White Jokes’ and scholar of what exactly “funny” is and “funny” does. Tune in to learn about the purposes that humor serves in society, stretching back to feudal times to the current Cancel Culture era. And don’t forget to grab a copy of his book!
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SOC307 - The Social Construction of Rock n’ Roll
SOC306 - Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination (pt. 2): "I don't see color"
SOC305 - Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination (pt. 1): "Can I call you 'Mulan'?"
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SOC303 - The "Myth" of Mental Illness
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SOC302 - Podcasting w/ The Annex (Guest Edition)
SOC301 - Intro to Sociology of Emotions: Did you cry at Avengers: Endgame?
SOC216 - Feminist & Critical Criminology: Problematizing the State (Guest Edition)
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SOC213 - Doulas and Midwives and Women's Health, Oh My! (Guest Edition)
SOC 212 - Our Imagined Communities: Intro to Migration Studies (Guest Edition)
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SOC210 - PhD's Guide to Research Ethics
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