Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Is sociology a science or a political project? This clip from Heterodox Out Loud features Jukka Savolainen discussing the ideological bias within sociology and its impact on the study of society. Savolainen references Christian Smith's book on the "sacred project of American sociology" and highlights the lack of viewpoint diversity in the field. The conversation explores how this bias shapes research and limits the range of acceptable topics and perspectives.

Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/QAUiO1S07lE