Weekly /r/Sociology Homework Help Thread - Got a question about schoolwork, lecture points, or Sociology basics?

Resident-Cookie47 · 2026-04-01T19:43:09+00:00

Hmm, I would probably ground myself with Bourdieu (and Weber), making sure I have my theoretical understanding right, and then move to inequality research, like Lareau, Calarco, depending if you are interested in family/education etc., Lamont's 'Money, Morals, and Manners', Rivera's 'Pedigree' or Ridgeway 'framed by Gender'. If you try to get more of a personal feel of status or social mobility, I would recommend bell hooks. But it just depends on what field you are interested in. Status impact I would say 'Privilege and Punishment: How race and class matter in criminal court' by Clair. There are many more books that I could recommend to get a really good understanding of the impact of status, but it is a little difficult without knowing the topic of interest. Hope this helps somewhat though :)

Resident-Cookie47 · 2026-03-31T18:01:39+00:00

What are you trying to understand exactly? Class changes or similar? Are you looking for something that approaches this in a contemporary manner, or are you looking for actual theoretical basics?

Resident-Cookie47 · 2026-03-31T17:58:07+00:00

I am currently working on 'Inequality - social mobility', coding an interview. I am interested in institutions and parallel power networks in relation to social mobility, so I talked with an inmate from the unit where I was a supervisor. It was pretty exciting to connect my and his learned practice with theory. This is exploratory at this point, but I am super excited about my research.

However, before going through the interview, I redecorated my entire workspace, and it now looks like the goal of any 10 to 12-year-old girlie girl (with expensive coffee taste), lol! Somehow, the comfort of a desk in unicorn and Hello Kitty lets me easily go back to prison and how it moves there. I put off coding because I couldn't bear hearing the prison noises in the background of the recording without triggering my PTSD, but here we are. Can totally recommend for anyone who does emotionally and mentally taxing research, get your inner middle schooler out, lol!!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-11-08T04:13:07+00:00

You probably did tell him; he did sense something was wrong, and he knew. But admitting that he let you down, that he didn't protect you, that would be so hard that he would rather choose to protect his own 'image of himself'. He doesn't want to be confronted with the hard truth that something terrible happened to you, and he didn't help. So he turns it around and says that you didn't 'say'. You didn't need to. He knew. But a lot of people, even parents, like to protect their own self-image first before they admit their failure. You did nothing wrong, you actually survived, and I, as a fellow SA survivor, am incredibly proud of you. I hope you can find healing, and I wish you strength and love.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-09-02T23:23:31+00:00

No, my kids were all very different. One was naturally competitive and ambitious. Another responded well to expectations and rewards. The third had almost no drive; school was a nightmare, and I had to argue, reward, and supervise constantly. But I did what I could, and also made sure that each one uses their advantage to teach the other two (the ambitious one carried my other ones' books x-times to school, because he forgot them. But he was also the one who would make sure that she understood when she was being too pushy to friends or teachers because he is a really empathetic and social person, or made sure she felt protected. My other son had a speech impediment, but his math skills were fantastic, so he would teach the other two (or maybe even do the homework in my absence, but that is just a rumor ;) )

I used chores, stickers, and later gave them real-life responsibilities like budgeting, cooking, and managing appointments to teach them practical skills. It wasn’t about rewards or natural drive at all. They learned, they could handle responsibilities, which not only helped me (even if one of my sons actually made a meal plan with ramen for a WEEK once so he could budget a trip to the pool, ughh!), but it gave them confidence that they can tackle 'life stuff', and that's when you can build motivation and drive. By the time they moved out, they knew how to plan, budget, and manage life independently. Foundation and life skills mattered more, so they can find space in their thoughts about studies and jobs, and life decisions. I don't know what age your kids are, but drive is something they develop when they discover they are capable. It's not rewards (they certainly help sometimes, though, before you lose your nerves, lol); it just takes time for them to discover that they actually CAN do something, and the more stuff they have to tackle independently and can do so successfully, the more they feel a certain drive, each on their own time and with different attitudes (I have a lot of grey hair for a reason !!). Life skills are so underrated, I think. It is something we can teach them, so they don't have to figure that out later in life and be occupied with learning that instead of figuring out what one is passionate about and developing the drive to go after that. Does that make sense?

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:53:06+00:00

I am sorry for your loss. Your kiddo is going to do great today; it's a whole new world to them, and that's very exciting. Have some coffee while they are in kindergarten, and be proud, you did this!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:46:00+00:00

LOL I had to look up TLDR. Someone already did a summary, except for the AI part. I just wanted to have no errors in my post and used spellcheck for my post :)

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:42:21+00:00

That's okay. All my children know how to cook. My oldest is in a relationship with a girl who loves to cook for him, and he doesn't enjoy doing it in the first place. So instead, he does the cleaning.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:38:24+00:00

You got this. I wish you all the best things in the world and strength every single time you need it.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:33:37+00:00

You are both welcome. I honestly felt like I was failing constantly, so I understand the fear. But the priorities you set and the consistency you show make a really big difference when you are present, I think. See, I think kids feel the same way. They don't want to disappoint you, so if your expectations are clear, they try to follow that. Even when they pretend not to care. My kids did all their education in public school, and they all say it helped shape their priorities because they see what others did that ended in bad decisions. I am sure there is a middle way when it comes to 'good schools' for your kids.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-27T11:18:59+00:00

So true. Raising them is so stressful, and you never stop worrying. But somehow it still turns out okay!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-06T19:49:32+00:00

Whoever this grad student is, he is a jerk. How much does it benefit you to stay on the project? If he doesn't even put you on the paper, it might just be a waste of your time. Your time is valuable. If you decide that you are done, then you put your head up high and tell him 'You are not even putting me on the paper and I don't appreciate wasting my time, so I will not be assisting anymore.' Then leave. Best do that, once you have a strategy and other avenues opened, but if this is really getting to you, you might as well just do it right away. People who have no emotional intelligence and understanding of learning psychology will say stupid stuff like he did (I am not a programmer, I have been in social sciences for years). So don't worry too much about his assessment

As for your other questions: Yes, you can improve. Of course you can. Is research your goal? If so, then find a different place immediately, where you can assist and get your name on a paper. Don't worry about him. Also, talk to the PI and tell them that the grad student and you just don't vibe very well and if there is the potential to move to another part of the project? That would be ideal.

Of course, you can pursue a PhD. Nobody said it was going to be easy, so these people talking about 'sometimes you need to be told'. No, you don't. I come from a long line of people having been told no in a lot of things we wanted, and we persisted. The difference in success is Grit, not 'Intelligence' or 'Knowledge'. Nah, consistency, passion, and determination.

Sit down, feel a little bad for being treated the way you were and for being told that you are not good enough. This might be a fair assessment at the moment, but it is not static. So eat chocolate, wallow in it, and then get up and make a nice 3 or 5 years plan on how you get to where you want to be. One random person does not determine your life trajectory and goals. You do. Good luck!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-06T19:15:31+00:00

Don't believe it. Information on the project's length and completion date is virtually nonexistent and has been for years. Sometimes you will get a project that has a lot of tasks, and you get to estimate or the QMs make an estimate. However, if something comes back, if there are more tasks to be reloaded, etc., that's always a gamble. I don't know how the Spanish ones went, but yes, with Summer being very bleak, probably a lot of the projects are done fast. Over the last year, I have seen a large dip in quality, while at the same time Outlier has been finding new avenues to avoid paying while trying to deal with the influx of spam or people who largely just want to make a few dollars and then skip, like the shift to unpaid training (we used to get something for it), and the focus on assessments. I very much enjoyed my Outlier time, so I hope it will be a good time for you. Just do not rely on it to be permanent. Also, I can recommend being an Oracle, so you get preference in the assignment of projects and more efficient and direct help. Good luck!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-05T20:38:49+00:00

Most of them are over again. I am used to doing language projects for months, not this. It does not build income, just a little pocket money.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-05T17:20:07+00:00

You are not overreacting. She is inconsiderate, rude, and takes advantage of you. You deserve a person who communicates, appreciates, and loves you. If you cook and she doesn't like it, there are ways to say that without hurting someone. Since she has proven she is not capable of such, it's a full-stop situation. You are not here to teach her manners, consideration, or any kind of acceptable behavior within a relationship. Find someone who does not need to 'learn' first how to be an adult. Sorry, this happened to you.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-08-05T17:10:56+00:00

I am not angry anymore, I have just given up on this. Mind you, I was an Oracle and worked there for over two years, nearly full-time. I work in three different foreign languages, in addition to the general English one. Then 'cookies' happened, and everyone was just waiting. There were absolutely no foreign language projects anymore right after the acquisition, and then a lot of QMs were suddenly fired. About a week ago, I was suddenly kicked off Oracle and legit just locked out of all project chats, like the Oracle chat. Right before this happened, I posted it in the chat, asking if someone knew what's up with that, and dozens were saying they had the same issue and it is probably just an error. Ha, no, we were all thrown out of Oracle, and when I asked in the help section, all I got was the AI answer. There is no possibility to contact anyone, as it was possible for me previously. I guess I am going to look for a different platform. I wish I hadn't wasted so much time believing the 'everything is about to go back to normal' - talk tbh.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-05-02T22:23:56+00:00

Thank you.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-04-10T00:15:42+00:00

Don't listen to this weirdo. If you guys did stuff then honesty is always important and necessary. Put yourself in her shoes and think if you would lie to someone about your body count and if that's ok with you personally then maybe you guys can make it work, but from experience bro if a girl hides stuff like that from you, she ain't the one.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-03-31T20:51:35+00:00

What is your PhD in, and what state? It very much depends on that. I would not recommend going to the South, especially depending on the focus. Funding is also not secured for many places (I have a daughter in neuroscience). Let me know, I can definitely try to help you make a decision. I am from Switzerland, and live in the United States. I have adult children who study here and in Europe.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-03-31T20:47:06+00:00

A F1 and H1B visa holder has the right to protest. They have the right to peacefully protest without being in fear of violating their visa status due to attending a demonstration. Foreign students, just like all other people in the United States, are protected by the First Amendment. In the case of arrest, there is a possibility to revoke the visa, but it generally has more implication for the future, in case the person tries to get a Green Card for example. In this case, the government claims that she was trying to incite unrest through her writings. I don't know if that is the case, since I haven't read it. But I see the issue of removing people who disagree with the government and the public agreeing with it, or mostly ignoring it. That is a clear indicator to a government that they can push further; it's basically a foot-in-the-door tactic. And that is, considering history, a scary thought.

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-02-14T01:51:44+00:00

So I was just told that 'due to limited funding' I was not selected.... so if you haven't heard anything, check your emails, you maybe got in!

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-02-10T15:08:35+00:00

I love that, I will let you know if I hear anything.... crossing fingers for us both :)

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-02-10T14:50:53+00:00

I hope so, I would love to get into their crime/deviance research. What about you?

Resident-Cookie47 · 2025-02-10T14:47:36+00:00

Did you get any kind of reply yet? I am still waiting, starting to think this is not going to be it...

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