Jukka Savolainen

In this engaging discussion, Jukka Savolainen, a sociology professor at Wayne State University, tackles the pressing issues within the field, including ideological bias and a lack of viewpoint diversity. He shares his journey from Finland to the U.S. and critiques the influence of postmodernism on sociology. Jukka emphasizes the need for empirical rigor and discusses historical government interventions, like the reformation of Copenhagen's sociology department. He calls for unity among sociologists to foster open inquiry and diverse perspectives in research.