Teaching Sociology Through the Humble Cheeseburger: Unpacking Bureaucracy, Culture, and Social Construction with Documentary Film

The challenge of making abstract sociological concepts tangible and intuitive for students is a cornerstone of effective pedagogy in introductory sociology courses. Assistant Professor Evan Stewart of the University of…

Teaching Sociology Through the Unconventional Lens of the American Cheeseburger

One of the persistent challenges and, paradoxically, one of the most rewarding aspects of teaching introductory sociology lies in rendering abstract concepts such as social construction, cultural objects, and bureaucracy…

Teaching Sociology Through the Lens of the American Hamburger: Unpacking Bureaucracy, Culture, and Social Construction

The challenge of making abstract sociological concepts tangible and intuitive for students is a persistent one in academia, particularly in foundational courses like Introduction to Sociology. Ideas such as social…