I've just started a new stint as a features editor of the Religious Studies Project. I mention this because I think that some of you might like what RSP is about: it's an international group of collaborators producing podcasts of interviews with scholars of religion about the whole range of topics that fall under "religion."... Continue Reading →
_God Hates_ reviewed in _Contemporary Sociology_
On a Facebook group about higher ed that I belong to, a member asked us to share our favorite part of our jobs. There's a lot to love about this gig, but, for me, one of the best parts is getting to be part of a conversation with scholars whose work you admire. So that's... Continue Reading →
A little reminder about why I teach
Above, a note from a student in introduction to sociology ends with "It sounds strange but I have enjoyed reviewing/redeciding everything I know/believe. Thank you!" It doesn't sound strange at all!
_Martyrs Mirror: A Social History_ reviewed
I recently got the opportunity to review David Weaver-Zercher's Martyrs Mirror: A Social History, from Johns Hopkins University Press for the journal American Studies. I think the book will interest many of our readers. And if you've read it, please let me know what you think! You can find my full review here: _Martyrs Mirror_ review Rebecca
_God Hates_ now on sale from U of Kansas Press
Okay, to be fair, all the books from University Press of Kansas are on sale right now, so when you fill your shopping cart, be sure to put a copy of God Hates: Westboro Baptist Church, American Nationalism, and the Religious Right in it. When you check out before midnight on June 30, just use the code... Continue Reading →
Listening to Those Who Hate: A Central Educational Challenge of Our Times
A Gathering for Educative Healing co-sponsored by the Holistic Education Special Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association and the Assembly for Expanded Perspectives on Learning of the National Council of Teachers of EnglishApril 12, 2018, 7-9:30 pm The Open Center for Holistic Learning Room 3-C, 22 E. 30th St (between Fifth and Madison), NYC Donations... Continue Reading →
Dear Members of the Committee: Stop Asking for Letters of Recommendations
Dear Members of the Selection Committee, I write to you to offer my enthusiastic support for you to stop asking for letters of recommendation for jobs; placement into your graduate, medical, and law program or summer camp; and grants, fellowships, scholarships, and internships. I appreciate the hard work that committees such as yours do and... Continue Reading →
The Dissent Mix Tape
I don't love everything in it, but I love it: The troublemakers at the American Studies Association, which is set to meet in a few weeks in Chicago, has a soundtrack: the Dissent Mixtape. Check it out online, where you can listen and also read short reflections on what these songs mean to ASA scholars. A... Continue Reading →
_God Hates_ Q & A with Righting America
It's a real treat to visit with Susan Trollinger and William Trollinger at Righting America, who have a must-read blog on conservative Chrsitianity in America. Join the conversation about God Hates and, more broadly, why we should continue to study groups that can be hard to be around. Above, the exterior of Westboro Baptist Church.... Continue Reading →
Rebecca Barrett-Fox 