Dr. George Ritzer: Author of McDonaldization of Society

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Solen Sanli Vasquez, a sociology faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College, and Daniel Miguel, a student at Santa Rosa Junior College, about their study of ex-Jehovah's Witnesses. Their research investigates the experiences of individuals when they leave the organization through voluntary or involuntary exit. Some ideas and concepts of the study include social death, total institutions, resocialization, mortification of the self, and reprogramming of the self. For more information on this study, or if you'd like to share your experiences as an ex-Jehovah's Witness, please contact Dr. Vasquez and Daniel Miguel. Dr. Vasquez: [email protected] Miguel: [email protected]

This episode highlights Dr. Kent Henderson, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story of being a faculty member at CSUB and his experience with research.

On this episode, I interview Dr. Amy Andrada who is a Professor of Sociology at Antelope Valley College and Research Associate with the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Andrada attended California State University of Bakersfield as an undergraduate and then earned her PhD at the University of Edinburh in Scotland.

This episode highlights Dr. Janet Armentor, She is a professor and chair of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. Her story includes her journey to sociology and the challenges and successes she experienced along the way.

On this episode, I interview Dr. George Ritzer who is the author of McDonaldization of Society. He is the Distinguished University Professor Emeritus at the University of Maryland. Join us as we talk about the book and other topics related to sociology.

This episode highlights Dr. Alem Kebede, a professor of sociology at California State University, Bakersfield. He shares his story from growing up in Ethiopia to making his way to the U.S. to teach sociology at CSUB.

This episode highlights Diana Lozano-Santana who is currently a graduate student in sociology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Diana is a CSUB alumni who graduated with a bachelor's degree in sociology. She shares her experience as a graduate student and her goal when she graduates! I hope her story inspires and encourages those who listen. Enjoy!

This episode highlights the Joey Williams who is the Director of Organizing California Native Vote Project. Joey graduated with his master's degree in sociology at CSUB and is currently doing important work in the community. I'm excited to share his story with you! Enjoy!

This episode highlights the career and graduate school experience of Allison Rigby. She is a Program Coordinator at Arizona State University Tempe. Allison graduated with her bachelor's degree at California State University, Bakersfield and is here to share her story with us! Enjoy!

This episode highlights Professor Rasmussen, a lecturer in the department of sociology. She shares her story of what lead her to the discipline and advice for students who plan to take her course. Join us as we dive in to her journey to sociology and her experiences in teaching.