For better or worse, that, incidentally, is one of the underrated things a college education can teach you.

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Ideology of Affluence: Explanations for Inequality and Economic Policy Preferences among Rich Americans | The Journal of Politics: Vol 83, No 1 As economic inequality increases, so does the importance of understanding affluent perspectives on the problem. We examine whether affluent Americans are more likely than others to hold individuals re...

This research found that affluent Americans are more likely to attribute economic success to personal traits—like intelligence and hard work—and, in the case of the top 1%, even to genetic factors.

h/t John B. Holbein (on X)

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A War on ‘Woke’ Classes: An emboldened GOP is reaching deeper into what colleges teach, banning ‘identity politics’ and theories of ‘systemic racism’ from core courses in Florida.

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At @ucsandiego.bsky.social #sociology, we don't shy away from the challenging topics. Take Professor Lampland's course this Winter quarter. She's awesome. The course is awesome. #criticalthinking #expandyourmind #collegematters #UCSD

Full program coming soon! #teamwork

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In doing so, a teacher cultivates not simply their moral and intellectual capacities, but a profound form of freedom: the freedom to act on a world we understand. #TeachingMatters #CollegeMatters

Here are three reasons why colleges and universities stand out as some of our most valuable social institutions (with research to backup my claims):

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It’s not just about knowledge; it’s about being intentional in how you engage with with the communities you’re a part of. It’s about #life.

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