Connie

I am an Associate Professor of Psychology at Muhlenberg College, and a social psychologist. I teach the Contemporary Racism seminar once a year. I typically don't post blog entries myself, except for short asides or links to news articles or other relevant material. Occasionally we have a guest blogger, and I will post his or her contribution under my name. Otherwise, all the blog authors are current and former students.

“Ignorant White Girl”: One Man’s Attempt to Defend his Sexism

by

We’re pleased to feature this special guest post authored by Muhlenberg College (and Contemporary Racism) alum, Brittany Smith (’17). Brittany is at Columbia University pursuing an MPH focusing on health promotion and children’s health equity. A few weeks ago, I went dancing at a few bars with some college friends who were visiting. I also encountered one of the most fragile and aggressive examples of masculinity I’ve ever seen. (And, as a woman who dates men, I’m no stranger to …

Read more

What is this blog?

by

My students have produced thought-provoking pieces for you to consider. Please join in the conversation! As a reminder, however, note that this is an academic blog and an educational space. Please read our About page, and follow these Guidelines when sharing your own comments: Direct your comments toward the ideas, not the author. Seek to educate/engage via your comments. Imagine you are face-to-face with a real person who wrote the post and want to continue the conversation. Remember the authors …

Read more

Look for new posts Spring 2018

by

Understanding contemporary racism is more important than ever. Look for new insights from students in PSY 425 in the Spring semester of 2018. In the meantime, keep up with the occasional ‘in the news’ post on our Facebook feed.

Drawing the Line

by

Published by an Anonymous Student This week, I learned that my hometown debuted a painted blue line in the middle of the road in front of our municipal building, which houses the library, government offices, police department, and other administrative offices. Multiple government officials posted about it on their official Facebook pages, including pictures like this one from our Committeeman. They presented their action as a tribute to fallen law enforcement officers. Under the Facebook post, there were tens of …

Read more