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Discover the intricacies of modern society in a series of interactive online classes, exploring topics such as sociology, anthropology, and political science to gain a deeper understanding of the world we live in.
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What is Participatory Democracy? Theory, Activism, and Power
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Delve into the complexities of participatory democracy, exploring its diverse interpretations and potential for societal transformation. Through readings and discussions, you'll engage with classical and contemporary thinkers, examining how civic participation can reshape political power and address social inequalities. Consider whether participatory democracy offers a genuine alternative to existing systems.
Mon, Nov 11th, 6:30–9:30pm EDT
(12 hours over 4 sessions)
The Incredible Women of the Bible
92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom
Rabbi Samantha Frank’s The Incredible Women of the Bible The women of the Bible are complex, crafty, and sometimes mysterious. Together, we’ll explore a few of their stories and consider what lessons we can learn for our lives today. Come with a sense of open inquiry! No prior Jewish study required — all genders welcome.
$72
Mining: Industry, Ecology, and Capitalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ 68 Jay St, Brooklyn, NY
Delve into the explosive history of mining, from labor conflicts to environmental devastation, in this interdisciplinary course that examines mining's cultural status and political uses. Explore its ties to capitalism, colonialism, and imperialism, and uncover its role in shaping modern urban life.
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What is Conservatism?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
While contemporary political discourse is often characterized by heated discussions of liberalism or fascism, socialism or “populism”, the broad category of “conservative” thought seems to take a back seat. This despite its enduring relevance not only for understanding political history and the history of political thought, but also as an analytical tool today. What exactly is conservatism? How can we understand a category so capacious as...
Convalescence: Sickness, Society, and Resignation
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
In a world that is itself sick—with the irascible demands of production that continuously propagate new forms of exploitation—and that in turn sickens its inhabitants, what kind of response is retreat? In Thomas Mann’s Magic Mountain, a young scion of the bourgeoisie undergoes an unexpectedly protracted rest cure in a cloistered Swiss sanitorium, while the outside world is igniting for war. In Deborah Levy’s Hot Milk, nearly a century later,...
Radical Theology: an Introduction to Karl Barth
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Karl Barth is the most influential, and perhaps most polemical, Protestant theologian of the twentieth century. Drawing deeply on Søren Kierkegaard’s fervent view of Christianity, Barth starkly criticizes theologians in the tradition of liberal Protestantism. At the same time, he is known as the “Red Pastor” who cares for the interests of his rural, blue-collar parishioners and rejects the collusion of the Christian faith with bourgeois life....
Sex, Gender, and the Avant-Garde
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
The early 20th century avant-gardes—from Futurism to Dada, Constructivism to Surrealism—hailed and aimed to generate, via new aesthetic experience, new forms of social and political consciousness. Gender norms and sexual hierarchies, as relics of a past imaginary no longer apropos of the present, came under fire by an eclectic, international generation of artists. Hannah Höch dissected and montaged the aspirational image of the era’s vaunted...
Feminist Sex Wars: the Politics of Pleasure
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the explosive conflicts that shaped the US feminist movement in the late 1970s and early 1980s, delving into debates over pornography, prostitution, and other matters of sex and power. Uncover the entanglements with capitalist development and the ongoing relevance of these issues in contemporary sexual representation and conduct. Dive into the history and theory of this contentious era, examining the roots of conflict, the impact on women's studies and queer advocacy, and the ongoing legacy of these debates.
What is a Social Movement?
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the intricate relationship between class, community, and politics in social movements. Uncover the complexities of modern capitalism and the impact of cultural realms on political life. Join us in an in-depth analysis of historical case studies to understand the strategic vacuum between economic and cultural accounts.
Social Movements: Class, Community, and Politics
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the intricate relationship between class, community, and politics in social movements. Uncover the complexities of modern capitalism and the impact of cultural realms on political life. Join us in an in-depth analysis of historical case studies to understand the strategic vacuum between economic and cultural accounts.
Theorizing Repression: From Psychoanalysis to Counterinsurgency Theory
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Uncover the entwined history of psychoanalysis and state power in a captivating exploration of repression tactics. Join us as we delve into the intersections of Freudian theory with military strategy, urban policing, and guerrilla warfare.
Risk Society: Crisis, Power, and Neoliberalism
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Unravel the complexities of the modern world through the lens of risk society. Explore the societal implications of global risks, from environmental disasters to economic instability, and their impact on governance, culture, and individual psyche. Dive into foundational texts by Ulrich Beck and Anthony Giddens, alongside critical perspectives by scholars such as Michel Foucault and Mary Douglas, to understand the emergence and consequences of the risk society paradigm.
On the Concept of Religion
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the complex and often incoherent concept of "religion" in this thought-provoking course. Delve into classic social scientific methodologies and examine diverse scriptures and commentaries that challenge hegemonic understandings. Engage with contemporary critiques and genealogies to deepen your understanding of the varied practices, beliefs, and institutions categorized under “religion.”
Happiness and Capitalism: Work, Wealth, and Misery
Brooklyn Institute for Social Research @ Online Classroom
Explore the intricate relationship between happiness and capitalism in this interdisciplinary course. Delve into philosophical, psychoanalytic, and ethnographic perspectives to dissect the complexities of well-being in modern society. From workplace dynamics to consumption patterns, unravel the paradoxes and pains underlying the pursuit of happiness amidst capitalist structures.
Exploring the Impact of Environment on identity
Full Course: How does place shape us? Exploring the impact of environment on identity. Our relationship with our surroundings is a fundamental aspect of human experience. From the natural world to the built environment, the places we inhabit shape our perceptions, behavior, and sense of self. This course will delve into the philosophical questions surrounding the impact of place on personal identity, exploring how our relationship with the environment...
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