Utilizing the American Cheeseburger to Demystify Complex Sociological Concepts in Higher Education
In an innovative pedagogical approach, Assistant Professor Evan Stewart of the University of Massachusetts Boston is leveraging the seemingly mundane cultural object of the American cheeseburger to illuminate complex sociological…
The McDonaldization of Society: Using the American Cheeseburger to Demystify Bureaucracy and Social Construction in Sociology Education
The intricate challenge of translating abstract sociological concepts such as social construction, cultural objects, and bureaucracy into tangible, intuitive understandings for students represents a cornerstone of general education curricula, particularly…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple






