<![CDATA[The Sociological POV]]>b7f26054-8e63-57b1-86ce-d980671b3e53Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:13 +0000Captivate.fmLCC Connecthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/2053b6e1-d750-4db7-9efa-04192ddabb24/POV-Avatar-1400x1400.jpgThe Sociological POVLCC ConnectLCC ConnectBorn from lively conversations in an introductory sociology class, this podcast brings those bold discussions to the mic. Each episode explores a timely topic or current event through diverse perspectives, unpacking the social and cultural forces at play. With thoughtful dialogue and respectful debate, we challenge assumptions, question the status quo, and invite listeners to see the world from different perspectives.https://the-sociological-pov.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastHow Do We View the Process of Aging?How Do We View the Process of Aging?This episode explores how society views aging and the stereotypes that shape those perceptions. Join Alisa, Isaiah, Jaffret, and Camille, as they examines cultural beliefs about older adults, including assumptions about wisdom, decline, competence, and social visibility. The discussion also highlights how media and culture influence these views, and how an empathetic understanding of aging is especially important.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>This episode explores how society views aging and the stereotypes that shape those perceptions. Join Alisa, Isaiah, Jaffret, and Camille, as they examines cultural beliefs about older adults, including assumptions about wisdom, decline, competence, and social visibility. The discussion also highlights how media and culture influence these views, and how an empathetic understanding of aging is especially important.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>5e3aa553-69ce-48d7-accd-790e8dcdfa52Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -040025:55falsefull44How Covid Has Shaped Social InteractionHow Covid Has Shaped Social InteractionThis episode of the Sociological POV podcast examines how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped social interaction, contrasting the hosts’ once-active social lives with the isolation experienced during lockdowns. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight the emotional toll of disconnection and critique the growing reliance on digital communication, particularly its potential impact on younger generations’ social skills. The discussion also explores the lingering hesitation many people now feel when initiating conversations or forming new relationships, a challenge increasingly visible in educational settings where students are often reluctant to engage with instructors or peers.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>This episode of the Sociological POV podcast examines how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped social interaction, contrasting the hosts’ once-active social lives with the isolation experienced during lockdowns. Through personal anecdotes, they highlight the emotional toll of disconnection and critique the growing reliance on digital communication, particularly its potential impact on younger generations’ social skills. The discussion also explores the lingering hesitation many people now feel when initiating conversations or forming new relationships, a challenge increasingly visible in educational settings where students are often reluctant to engage with instructors or peers.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>fba82272-bd72-4c16-b914-7d61e257dd7cTue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040026:02falsefull33The Value of EducationThe Value of EducationThis episode examines the value of today’s higher education system, questioning rising costs and the shift toward treating education as a commodity rather than a path to growth. The conversation explores how financial barriers reinforce social inequality and how advances in technology, especially artificial intelligence, are reshaping expectations, practices, and access. The hosts also challenge who truly benefits from the current model and who is left behind, as they explore whether higher education is adapting quickly enough to meet workforce demands without sacrificing critical thinking and creativity.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>This episode examines the value of today’s higher education system, questioning rising costs and the shift toward treating education as a commodity rather than a path to growth. The conversation explores how financial barriers reinforce social inequality and how advances in technology, especially artificial intelligence, are reshaping expectations, practices, and access. The hosts also challenge who truly benefits from the current model and who is left behind, as they explore whether higher education is adapting quickly enough to meet workforce demands without sacrificing critical thinking and creativity.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>660b2aa5-5705-42ce-9103-890d523e39ebTue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -040024:35falsefull22Does LCC Have a Strong Sense of Community?Does LCC Have a Strong Sense of Community?This episode explores the intricate dynamics of community at Lansing Community College, revealing both the challenges and opportunities that shape the student experience. Guests, Ty Nash and Erick Diaz, engage in a thoughtful discourse and provide their unique perspectives on the sense of belonging within the campus environment. The discussion includes their insights on fostering a cohesive community among various cultural and ethnic groups, as well as, the importance of academic advisors and how such support can alleviate the burdens associated with pursuing higher education.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

]]>This episode explores the intricate dynamics of community at Lansing Community College, revealing both the challenges and opportunities that shape the student experience. Guests, Ty Nash and Erick Diaz, engage in a thoughtful discourse and provide their unique perspectives on the sense of belonging within the campus environment. The discussion includes their insights on fostering a cohesive community among various cultural and ethnic groups, as well as, the importance of academic advisors and how such support can alleviate the burdens associated with pursuing higher education.

Website: Social Science and Humanities Department at LCC

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