Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Creating Connection in Divisive Times

In: Journal of applied social science: an official publication of the Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology, Band 18, Heft 2, S. 263-272

Abstract

Sometimes divisions make more noise than connections. In this Presidential Address for the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association of Applied and Clinical Sociology, Dr. Childers invites sociologists to lean into our strengths when finding ways to cut through the noise of divisions to amplify connections. Intentionality, using our tools and resources, and leading with understanding are strategies that build bridges as we seek new ways to apply sociology in our worlds.