sociology
Manhood and domestic violence
If individuals—and institutions like the National Football League—want to join the movement against domestic violence, they must learn what help is acceptable and what is not. They need to learn that offering to “get tough”...
Continue ReadingAppeal of “The Hunger Games”
The latest installment of the "The Hunger Games" movies hits theaters this week. Why have the books and the films, which depict a bleak, totalitarian world where young people are pitted against one another in...
Continue ReadingWe Can’t All be Mark Zuckerberg
Why do some new businesses fail and others succeed? Is there a formula for success that could benefit the more than 12 million entrepreneurs who start businesses every year? Furman sociology professor Kyle Longest will examine...
Continue ReadingSociology Professor Kolb authors book about domestic violence
Furman University Sociology professor Kenneth H. Kolb, PhD, has authored a new book about domestic violence, victim advocacy and counseling. Moral Wages: The Emotional Dilemmas of Victim Advocacy and Counseling is published by University of...
Continue ReadingA clash of liberties
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision, revolving around a core right provided by the U.S. constitution, has opened many doors to other legal actions involving not only religious freedom but women’s rights, corporation’s rights,...
Continue ReadingDomestic violence and the man-hater stereotype
As an academic who studies domestic violence, Furman sociology professor Ken Kolb was surprised by the Ray Rice episode. Not because of the gruesome nature of the video allegedly depicting the former Baltimore Ravens star...
Continue ReadingDoes flexible work schedule benefit everybody?
Flexible work is often touted as the answer to everything that’s wrong with the modern workplace. If workers can use technology to set their own hours, and work when, where and in whatever manner they’re...
Continue ReadingCostco cofounder Sinegal to wrap up “Working Poor” series
Jim Sinegal, Costco cofounder and former Director of Costco Wholesale Corporation will speak in the final session of “Can’t Win for Losing: The Crisis of the Working Poor.” The event, "Revitalizing the American Dream," is...
Continue ReadingThe good neighbors
Breaking the cycle of poverty is not an easy task and will require systemic changes, deep interpersonal relationships with the poor, and a major investment of state and federal resources, said one of the speakers...
Continue ReadingCrisis of the Working Poor series continues Tuesday
The Riley Institute and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University present Straight Talk SC, their fourth annual weekly series. The third session in the series, “Can’t Win for Losing: The Crisis of the Working...
Continue Reading“Crisis of the working poor” series continues
The Riley Institute and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Furman University present Straight Talk SC, their fourth annual weekly series. The second session in the series, “Can’t Win for Losing: The Crisis of the Working...
Continue ReadingFurman Board of Trustees meets Saturday
During its spring meeting Saturday, the Furman Board of Trustees approved promotions and/or tenure for 14 faculty members and heard that six new members will join the board this summer. The trustees also granted emeritus status...
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