In a time defined by social change, inequality, technology, and global connections, understanding how people interact has never been more important. Sociology helps us make sense of these patterns — from the rise of digital communities to the challenges of climate migration. It teaches us how culture, politics, and economics shape our lives. A sociology degree doesn’t just open career paths; it builds critical thinkers who understand the systems that influence human behavior.
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How Food Brings People Together in the Best Way
Food has always had a way of making people feel connected. Whether it’s a casual lunch with a friend, a big family dinner, or a simple meal at home, eating together creates moments that matter. It entails the experience, the conversation, and the shared enjoyment. A great meal has the power to turn an ordinary day into something special, even if it’s just takeout on a busy night.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: John Baldessari, Buildings=Guns=People…
Photo By Gail
In 1985, John Baldassari began using dots to obscure faces, which became one of his most recognizable devices. By removing the distinguishable features, Baldassari turns the figure into an archetype. In Buildings, Guns, People: Desire, Knowledge, and Hope (with Smog) includes dot-covered faces in generic photographs from political and social functions, turned on their sides.
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Giants By Os Gemeos on Granville Island
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Granville Island is a tourist destination populated with specialty shops, food markets and art galleries that’s accessible via a short ferry ride from the Vancouver waterfront. It was there that I stumbled upon this monumental work of public art locked away behind the security fences at Ocean Concrete. I immediately recognized the larger-than-life mural, entitled Giants, as the creation of one of my favorite street artist duos, Brazilian twin brothers Gustavo and Otávio Pandolfo a.k.a. Os Gemeos. Continue reading Giants By Os Gemeos on Granville Island
Piggies #69 By Seunghwui-Koo
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Anyone who knows me knows that I love Pigs. The above photo shows just a small section of a wall sculpture called Piggies #69 from artist Seunghwui-Koo, which I spotted in the both for Paris-based Singulart Gallery at the recent Affordable Art Fair. According to the artist, the little pig figurines are symbolic of all people, with the bright colors and tiny patterns on each representing the many different kinds of people. Continue reading Piggies #69 By Seunghwui-Koo