I love the topic of family roles for my blog because the family unit is such a fundamental element of society. Outside of public institutions, the family is primarily where good neighbors, voters, and future parents are formed. What came through in a conversation with Margarita after she posted "Family Roles" is that the clash between traditional and … Continue reading Response to Ms. Ramirez’ “My Family Roles”
Month: April 2016
GUEST BLOG: By Margarita Maria Ramirez, “My Family Roles: Traditional South American vs. Modern”
Three years ago, I went from just being a daughter to being both a wife and a daughter. A few months ago, I went from just being a wife and a daughter to being also a mom. It has surprised me how much these “status” changes got my mind turning on their meaning and what … Continue reading GUEST BLOG: By Margarita Maria Ramirez, “My Family Roles: Traditional South American vs. Modern”
Dewey on how Religion Corrupts Our Democracy
This week I will be presenting a chapter from my dissertation on John Dewey at the annual meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association. I will be summarizing the problem Dewey sees with Christianity, why it should be abandoned, and what can potentially happen in terms of democratic progress once it is abandoned. I conclude … Continue reading Dewey on how Religion Corrupts Our Democracy
