Montclair SocioBlog

A blog by Jay Livingston -- what I've been thinking, reading, seeing, or doing. Although I am an emeritus member of the Montclair State University department of sociology, this blog has no official connection to Montclair State University. “Montclair State University does not endorse the views or opinions expressed therein. The content provided is that of the author and does not express the view of Montclair State University.”

Loan Sharks

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December 8, 2011 Posted by Jay Livingston Back when I knew about such things, a typical arrangement with a loan shark was the standard $1...
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Douche — Long-lasting?

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December 6, 2011 Posted by Jay Livingston A couple of years ago, I heard a thirty-ish professor evaluate something as “douchy.” The douch...
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Economics and Ethos

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December 5, 2011 Posted by Jay Livingston (Cross-posted at Sociological Images ) The equation of wealth and virtue seems to come almost...
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Reliable Tests, Unreliable Test-takers

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December 2, 2011 Posted by Jay Livingston Great Neck is the epicenter of the cheating scandal – SATs, ACTs, fake IDs, hefty fees.  High s...
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