C. J. Pascoe
Associate professor of sociology at the University of Oregon. Author of "Nice Is Not Enough: Inequality and the Limits of Kindness at American High" and "Dude, You're a Fag, Masculinity and Sexuality in High School".
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Sep 21, 2023 • 55min
C. J. Pascoe, "Nice Is Not Enough: Inequality and the Limits of Kindness at American High" (U California Press, 2023)
Dr. C. J. Pascoe explores the limits of kindness in American high schools and how it perpetuates inequality. They discuss the impact of national discourse on a high school, the contrasting approaches to student safety, the language of taking offense, the politics of care, and the systematization of response to human needs.
Sep 21, 2023 • 55min
C. J. Pascoe, "Nice Is Not Enough: Inequality and the Limits of Kindness at American High" (U California Press, 2023)
C. J. Pascoe, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Oregon, dives into the limitations of kindness in American high schools. She reveals how a culture of superficial kindness can obscure deeper systemic inequalities rooted in race, gender, and class. With insights from her extensive research, Pascoe critiques the failure of schools to foster genuine change and discusses how caring educators can truly support students. She also shares thoughts on her upcoming works about friendship and sexual culture in education.
