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This Week in Sociological Perspective, video
Economists talk money. Politicians talk government. On This Week in Sociological Perspective we talk money, politics, and everything else that makes the world go ‘round, offering insight on society, public affairs, and news of the week. Guest authors join your host, UC-Berkeley Professor Samuel Roundfield Lucas, to transcend the headlines through fascinating research in sociology.

Jul 16, 2021

This week we discuss Britney Spears’ conservatorship. And, I recently spoke with Professor Amy August of San José State University about her recent paper titled “Indirect Socialization in Preschool: How Teachers Harness Children’s Ability to Shape Peer Behavior.” The paper is to be published in Qualitative Sociology, and is sole-authored.

Segment 1 -- Amy August on “Indirect Socialization in Preschool: How Teachers Harness Children’s Ability to Shape Peer Behavior.”

Segment 2 -- Conservatorships, involuntary confinement, autonomy, and civil liberties.