S03 E02 – The Gendered Society: Nature, Nurture, and the Myth of Biological Destiny

S03 E02 – The Gendered Society: Nature, Nurture, and the Myth of Biological Destiny

Welcome back to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. In this episode, we continue exploring Michael Kimmel’s "The Gendered Society" by unpacking the enduring debate over nature versus nurture—and why claims of biological destiny often say more about society than science.

In Episode 2 of our deep dive into The Gendered Society, Michael Kimmel examines how biological explanations for gender differences have evolved—from theological origins to modern scientific frameworks like sociobiology and evolutionary psychology. He argues that many of these theories rely on shaky evidence and cultural bias, promoting the idea that gender roles are natural and inevitable. By dissecting studies on brain structure, hormones, and sexual orientation, Kimmel reveals how social context shapes what we label as “biological.” This episode challenges listeners to reconsider the source of gender differences and reflect on how science can sometimes reinforce the very inequalities it seeks to explain.

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S02 E04 — Rational Actor Theories of Crime and Deterrence (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E04 — Rational Actor Theories of Crime and Deterrence (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. This season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 4, we take a closer look at contemporary ra...

14 Jun 202555min

S02 E03 — Populist Conservative Criminology & Right Realism (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E03 — Populist Conservative Criminology & Right Realism (Roger Hopkins Burke)

You're listening to CSS Breakdown: Book by Book — Season 2. This season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 3, we take a closer look at Populi...

13 Jun 202547min

S02 E02 — Classical and Populist Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E02 — Classical and Populist Criminology (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome back to Season 2 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. In this season, we're exploring Roger Hopkins Burke’s ‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory.’ In Episode 2, we turn to the foundations of t...

13 Jun 202556min

S02 E01 — Criminological Theory: Crime and Modernity (Roger Hopkins Burke)

S02 E01 — Criminological Theory: Crime and Modernity (Roger Hopkins Burke)

Welcome to Season 2 of CSS Breakdown: Book by Book. This season, we’re exploring the influential work‘An Introduction to Criminological Theory’ by Roger Hopkins Burke. In Episode 1, we begin with Chap...

12 Jun 202530min

S01 E13 – Public Order Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Morality (Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology)

S01 E13 – Public Order Crime: Sex, Drugs, and Morality (Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology)

In Episode 13 of Inside Criminology, we turn our focus to Chapter 13 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, where we explore the controversial and often politically charged topic of public order crimes—off...

31 Mai 202530min

S01 E12 – Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Cyber, and Organized Offenses

S01 E12 – Enterprise Crime: White-Collar, Cyber, and Organized Offenses

In Episode 12 of Inside Criminology, we delve into Chapter 12 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, spotlighting the world of enterprise crime—offenses that exploit business operations, technology, or str...

31 Mai 202531min

S01 E11 – Forms of Economic Crime: Theft, Burglary, and Arson

S01 E11 – Forms of Economic Crime: Theft, Burglary, and Arson

In Episode 11 of Inside Criminology, we unpack Chapter 11 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, focusing on the world of property crimes—acts that violate ownership without direct violence.We begin with a...

31 Mai 202534min

S01 E10 – Understanding and Controlling Violent Crime

S01 E10 – Understanding and Controlling Violent Crime

In Episode 10 of Inside Criminology, we dive into Chapter 10 of Larry J. Siegel’s Criminology, focusing on one of the most disturbing and complex areas in the field — violent crime.We begin with an ov...

31 Mai 202531min

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