Giselinde Kuipers
@giselinde.bsky.social
Sociologist studying frivolous things and their serious consequences.
Work: KU Leuven (BE)
Home: Utrecht (NL)
If you don't understand what I write it's probably Dutch.
More info on my ERC project on beauty and inequality at www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
Work: KU Leuven (BE)
Home: Utrecht (NL)
If you don't understand what I write it's probably Dutch.
More info on my ERC project on beauty and inequality at www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
This seminar is online and open for everyone. It is organized by the Beauty and Inequality (BINQ) project, which is most generously funded by an advanced grant of the @erc.europa.eu.
For more information, see www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
For more information, see www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This seminar is online and open for everyone. It is organized by the Beauty and Inequality (BINQ) project, which is most generously funded by an advanced grant of the @erc.europa.eu.
For more information, see www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
For more information, see www.sociologyofbeauty.eu
Very sad news, so sorry for your loss Seb. I will remember Paul for his unique combination of intellectual sharpness, perceptiveness, and honesty - not an easy mix I guess but such an important and rare voice to have around.
November 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Very sad news, so sorry for your loss Seb. I will remember Paul for his unique combination of intellectual sharpness, perceptiveness, and honesty - not an easy mix I guess but such an important and rare voice to have around.
Dankjewel Justine.
November 5, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Dankjewel Justine.
Niet in Europa, maar in Brazilie: Castrolanda en Carambei
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Niet in Europa, maar in Brazilie: Castrolanda en Carambei
Bon courage (good courage) as they sat in French. Ive only had two rounds and nothing that bad but it was still such misery. Take care
September 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Bon courage (good courage) as they sat in French. Ive only had two rounds and nothing that bad but it was still such misery. Take care
I have been learning Portuguese with Babbel and like it a lot. Also, it worked: I was in Brazil and had serviceable trave Portuguese after a few months (I speak Spanish, so I had a headstart, but still)
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I have been learning Portuguese with Babbel and like it a lot. Also, it worked: I was in Brazil and had serviceable trave Portuguese after a few months (I speak Spanish, so I had a headstart, but still)
Finally, a word of appreciation and thanks for this year's excellent editorial team and hosts: Sanne Pieters, Kobe de Keere, @luuc.bsky.social, @bryanboyle.bsky.social, @tvdooremalen.bsky.social and Norah Schulten,
Many thanks to composer-sociologist Timothy Dowd for the music and logo.
Many thanks to composer-sociologist Timothy Dowd for the music and logo.
August 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Finally, a word of appreciation and thanks for this year's excellent editorial team and hosts: Sanne Pieters, Kobe de Keere, @luuc.bsky.social, @bryanboyle.bsky.social, @tvdooremalen.bsky.social and Norah Schulten,
Many thanks to composer-sociologist Timothy Dowd for the music and logo.
Many thanks to composer-sociologist Timothy Dowd for the music and logo.
Luuc and Emily also discuss Emily's earlier book Eco-Types: Five ways of Caring about the Environment, which analyzes culturally distinct ways of caring about the environment (so 4 beyond the typical elite/green style) - and how these types fuel polarization >>
press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/...
press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/...
Eco-Types
Why acknowledging diverse eco-social relationships can help us overcome the political polarization that undermines our ability to protect the environment
press.princeton.edu
August 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Luuc and Emily also discuss Emily's earlier book Eco-Types: Five ways of Caring about the Environment, which analyzes culturally distinct ways of caring about the environment (so 4 beyond the typical elite/green style) - and how these types fuel polarization >>
press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/...
press.princeton.edu/books/ebook/...
They co-authored the book -- another terrific read -- with @merinoleschuk.bsky.social who is not in the podcast but is on Bluesky. >>
August 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
They co-authored the book -- another terrific read -- with @merinoleschuk.bsky.social who is not in the podcast but is on Bluesky. >>
This final episode is called From Happy Meat to Eco-Types: The Cultural Politics of the Climate Crisis. Josee, Shyon, and Emily discuss their brand new book Happy Meat: The Sadness and Joy of a Paradoxical Idea, which neatly bridges cultural and climate sociology >>
www.sup.org/books/sociol...
www.sup.org/books/sociol...
Happy Meat | Stanford University Press
North Americans love eating meat. Despite the increased awareness of the meat industry's harms–violence against animals, health problems, and associations with environmental degradation–the rate of me...
www.sup.org
August 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
This final episode is called From Happy Meat to Eco-Types: The Cultural Politics of the Climate Crisis. Josee, Shyon, and Emily discuss their brand new book Happy Meat: The Sadness and Joy of a Paradoxical Idea, which neatly bridges cultural and climate sociology >>
www.sup.org/books/sociol...
www.sup.org/books/sociol...
Michael Burawoy's 2004 ASA presidential address stands out for me as the single most Durkheimian collective effervescent moment I have experienced in academia (not generally known for effervescence). I'm not sure how well it works on screen, but this is it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nxv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nxv...
Michael Burawoy For Public Sociology, Part 1: Introduction
YouTube video by sociologyumn
www.youtube.com
August 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Michael Burawoy's 2004 ASA presidential address stands out for me as the single most Durkheimian collective effervescent moment I have experienced in academia (not generally known for effervescence). I'm not sure how well it works on screen, but this is it:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nxv...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nxv...
Both book are terrific reads, by the way.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of MIchael Burawoy, tireless proponent of public sociology, who passed away in February of this year.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of MIchael Burawoy, tireless proponent of public sociology, who passed away in February of this year.
August 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Both book are terrific reads, by the way.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of MIchael Burawoy, tireless proponent of public sociology, who passed away in February of this year.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of MIchael Burawoy, tireless proponent of public sociology, who passed away in February of this year.
Aaron (LSE) discusses "Born To Rule", co-authored with Sam Friedman (also LSE). Aaron and Sam present a wealth of data showing how British elites have managed to hold on to power positions in meritocratic times by adopting (a semblance of) "normalness" >>
www.hup.harvard.edu/books/978067...
www.hup.harvard.edu/books/978067...
Born to Rule — Harvard University Press
The Economist, Best Books of 2024The Times, Best Ideas Books of 2024A uniquely data-rich analysis of the British elite from the Victorian era to today: who gets in, how they get there, what they like ...
www.hup.harvard.edu
August 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Aaron (LSE) discusses "Born To Rule", co-authored with Sam Friedman (also LSE). Aaron and Sam present a wealth of data showing how British elites have managed to hold on to power positions in meritocratic times by adopting (a semblance of) "normalness" >>
www.hup.harvard.edu/books/978067...
www.hup.harvard.edu/books/978067...
(this is my summary btw, Kristina is somewhat more nuanced about the practice she calls "elite capture" ) >>
August 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
(this is my summary btw, Kristina is somewhat more nuanced about the practice she calls "elite capture" ) >>
Both Kristina and Aaron discuss their new books. In "The Sound of Difference", Kristina (Erasmus U Rotterdam) shows how despite the enthusiastic embrace of 'diversity' cultural hierarchies remain in place in German classical music>>
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165497/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165497/
Manchester University Press - The sound of difference
The sound of difference - Browse and buy the Hardcover edition of The sound of difference by Kristina Kolbe
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Both Kristina and Aaron discuss their new books. In "The Sound of Difference", Kristina (Erasmus U Rotterdam) shows how despite the enthusiastic embrace of 'diversity' cultural hierarchies remain in place in German classical music>>
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165497/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526165497/
Thank you! Will do. (I sometimes forget esp when the picture is text.. )
August 4, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Thank you! Will do. (I sometimes forget esp when the picture is text.. )
Your post led me to take a look at their website to see what has has become of T&S and wow have they taken a weird turn. This is the other special issue for which they are currently looking for contributions:
August 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Your post led me to take a look at their website to see what has has become of T&S and wow have they taken a weird turn. This is the other special issue for which they are currently looking for contributions: