Laurie Mulvey
Director and co-founder of the World in Conversation Center for Public Diplomacy at Penn State. Master facilitator, focused on moderating beneficial conversations between different groups on difficult topics.
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 41min
Are We More Divided Now Than Ever? | Sam Richards & Laurie Mulvey | Escaped Sapiens #81
In this engaging discussion, sociologist Sam Richards and dialogue expert Laurie Mulvey delve into the complexities of race and privilege in America. They address whether the term 'white privilege' aids understanding or fuels division. The emotional weight of the N-word and blackface is examined, alongside the importance of facilitating respectful conversations. The implications of equity initiatives and the intricacies of cultural appropriation are also explored, highlighting the need for genuine dialogue and diverse perspectives to bridge societal divides.
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 10min
Sam's Teaching
Dr. Laurie Mulvey, Director of World in Conversation, discusses the evolution of teaching styles over three decades. Topics include humor in teaching, empowering students through sociological case studies, fostering inclusive learning environments, exploring race, privilege, and responsibility, addressing race and bias in classrooms, navigating complexity in teaching and communication, and the profound ripple effects of unintentional coming out.
