Dr. Michael Hirsch is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of The College of Arts and Science at Houston Tillotson University in Houston. His research has been published in such journals as Applied Social Science, Social Behavior and Personality, Healthy Perspectives, and Parentology. He is a member of the American Sociological Association and the Association of Applied Clinical Sociology. Dr. Hirsch teaches Criminology, Environmental Sociology, Social Science Research Methods, Social Theory, and Sociology of Sports.     

 

In this episode Dr. Gaye Lang and Dr. Michael Hirsch discuss:

• Protests throughout American history.
• The roles of racial inequality and police brutality in protest. 
• The visual account of protest inducing incidents.
• Enacting change by joining together for the greater good.

Key Takeaways: 

• The discernment of people protesting in the covid era.
• Younger generations will replace the older generations that cause and retain racial divides.
• Broaden and embrace education as the most resistance comes from knowing the least about the subject.   
• Partake in restorative practices and healing circles, create a safe space for you and others to speak their truth without being judged.

 

“We disarm our fear by believing that if something bad has happened to somebody it must be because they provoked it.” - Dr. Michael Hirsch

 

Connect with Dr. Michael Hirsch:

Website: https://htu.edu/faculty-directory/dr-michael-hirsch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-hirsch-a35a337/

 

 

Connect with Dr. Gaye Lang:

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KEYWORDS:

Diversity, inclusion, equity, tolerance, racism, bias, implicit bias, and explicit bias.

 

 

Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun

 

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