SOC112 - (Neo)liberalism and its Discontents (Rerelease)

Since we're on summer vacay, we're releasing some of our favorite episodes. So, here's one of Ellen's faves:

Looking back at its historical origins, the social breakdown crew talks about liberalism and its manifestations in our contemporary world. What is “new” about neoliberalism? John Locke--a British philosopher enshrined in American legal and political doctrine--talks a lot about freedom and liberty, but for whom? To what end? What can be said about conservatism and liberalism as it relates to our sense of self and political affiliations? Join our discussion on neoliberalism and its discontents--we’re not too happy about it either.