A sociologist’s perspective on the Jason Arday story
About this episode
The episode discusses the sociological implications of the Jason Arday controversy and its escalation in public view.
The controversy surrounding Cambridge professor Jason Arday began with questions about his academic record and extraordinary personal story. It ended in tragedy. What can sociology tell us about how a scandal like this escalates once it's forced into public view? Host Megan McArdle talks with UCLA sociologist Gabriel Rossman about scandal, status and public shaming. Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and suicide. Subscribe to The Washington Post here .
People in this episode
Host: Megan McArdle
Guest: Gabriel Rossman
Topics covered
- sociology
- scandal
- public shaming
- academic controversy
- status
Keywords
- Jason Arday
- sociology
- scandal
- public shaming
- Gabriel Rossman
- Megan McArdle
- academic record
- Cambridge
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Organizations: Cambridge, UCLA
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