Sociology Talk

Makayla Dorman: Child and Family Specialist at a Los Angeles Mental Health Agency

This episode highlgiths Makayla Dorman a California State University, Bakersfield (Antelope Valley) alumni who works as a child and family specialist at a Los Angeles men

Solen Sanli Vasquez and Daniel Miguel: "Like Attending Your Own Funeral:" The Social Death of Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Solen Sanli Vasquez, a sociology faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College, and Daniel Miguel, a student at Santa Rosa Junior College, ab

Dr. Kent Henderson: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

This episode highlights Dr. Kent Henderson, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story of being a faculty member at CSUB an

Dr. Amy Andrada: Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh

On this episode, I interview Dr. Amy Andrada who is a Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Andra

Dr. Janet Armentor: Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at CSU Bakersfield

This episode highlights Dr. Janet Armentor, She is a professor and chair of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. Her story includes her journey to socio

Dr. George Ritzer: Author of McDonaldization of Society

On this episode, I interview Dr. George Ritzer who is the author of McDonaldization of Society. He is the Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of

Dr. Alem Kebede: Professor of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

This episode highlights Dr. Alem Kebede, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story from growing up in Ethiopia to making h

Diana Lozano-Santana: Life as a graduate student at California State University, Northridge

This episode highlights Diana Lozano-Santana who is currently a graduate student in sociology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Diana is a CSUB alumni wh

Joey Williams: Director of Organizing California Native Vote Project

This episode highlights the Joey Williams who is the Director of Organizing California Native Vote Project. Joey graduated with his master's degree in sociology at CSUB a

Allison Rigby: Program Coordinator at Arizona State University Tempe

This episode highlights the career and graduate school experience of Allison Rigby. She is a Program Coordinator at Arizona State University Tempe. Allison graduated with

Professor Dahna Rasmussen: Lecturer of Sociology at CSU Bakersfield

This episode highlights Professor Rasmussen, a lecturer in the department of sociology. She shares her story of what lead her to the discipline and advice for students wh

Dr. Annette Lareau: Author of Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life

On this episode, we interview Dr. Lareau, who is the author Unequal Childhoods: Class, Race, and Family Life. She is the Edmund and Louise Kahn Endowed Professor of Socio

Dr. Michael Schwalbe: Author of Rigging the Game: How Inequality is Reproduced in Everyday Life

On this episode, we interview Dr. Schwalbe, who is the author of Rigging the Game: How Inequality is Reproduced in Everyday Life. He is a professor at North Carolina Stat

Lorraine Leynes Alvarez: Dual Enrollment Sociology Teacher

This episode highlights Lorraine Leynes Alvarez. She is a dual enrollment sociology teacher in Delano, California where she was born and raised. Lorraine received her BA

Ana Peña: Service Coordinator for the Kern Regional Center

This episode highlights Ana Peña, the service coordinator for the Kern Regional Center. Ana graduated from CSU, Bakersfield with a BA and MA in Sociology. Join us as we t

Tika Shoulders: Supervisor for the Health Homes Program at Wesley Health Center

This episode highlights Tika Shoulders who is a Supervisor for the Health Homes Program at Wesley Health Center. Tika graduated from CSU Bakersfield (Antelope Valley) wit

Hala Alnagar: Life as a PhD Student

This episode highlights Hala Alnagar and her experiences as a PhD student. She received her BA from CSU Bakersfield and is currently in the PhD program at UC Merced.