A list of all of Doc Werlin’s writings pertaining to sociology.
A Comparison of Texas to California
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Pew Research Center Reports Negative Views of Israel Have Become the Dominant Position in Much of the World
Introduction According to a June 2026 Pew Research Center survey of 44,657 people in 36 countries, international views of Israel have become overwhelmingly negative. Younger people and those on the political left are particularly critical [...]
How a Nobel Laureate Winner Helped Score Record Pay for WNBA Union
The front page of today’s (3/31) The Wall Street Journal highlighted the wonderful act by Claudia Goldin, who was the first woman to win a solo Nobel in economics. Specifically, Miss Goldin advised the [...]
An Overview of the Kurds, Including the Discrimination They Face
Introduction Recent tensions involving Iran have placed the Kurdish population of the Middle East in a complicated position. Many Kurds have long sought an independent nation, commonly referred to as Kurdistan. However, independence for [...]
Tom Friedman View on Immigration
I recently saw an interview by Walter Isaacson with Tom Friedman. While they covered several topics, Friedman’s thoughts on immigration resonated with me. Tom Friedman has long argued that immigration is neither a simple [...]
UC San Diego and the Crisis of Education
A December 3rd article in the Wall Street Journal exposed the crisis in our educational system. Specifically, the number of freshmen entering the University of California San Diego (UCSD) has fallen below a high-school [...]
German Views of the U.S. – Germany Relationship Turn Sharply Negative
Pew Research recently published an article describing the dramatic decline in the relationship between the United States and Germany. Nearly three-quarters of German adults say relations with the United States are bad. Sadly, I think [...]
Immigration Plan Faces Big Roadblocks
The Wall Street Journal discussed major roadblocks that will prevent President-elect Trump and his team from deporting a significant number of illegal migrants. The roadblocks include: Court Backlog: Most immigrants in the U.S. illegally [...]
U.S. Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcoholic Beverages
Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S Surgeon General, said alcoholic beverages should carry cancer warnings to increase awareness that the drinks are a leading cause of preventable cancers. An act of Congress would be required [...]
How to Recover American Jewish Identity
By Elliott Abrams, Fellow Middle Eastern Studies at Council on Foreign Relations Summary In an essay written for the Wall Street Journal (Oct 24, 2024), Elliott Abrams highlighted that American Jews have focused less [...]
There Are Not Enough Babies, Alarming the Whole World
Today’s Wall Street Journal (5/14/24) highlighted a startling demographic milestone. Specifically, the global fertility rate has dropped so precipitously that over time the world’s population will decline. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation [...]
Vanderbilt University Will Charge Some Students Nearly $100,000 in Total Expenses for the 2024-2025 School Year
Today’s New York Times reported that Vanderbilt University will charge some students nearly $100,000 in total expenses for the 2024-2025 school year. Other schools are expected to follow Vanderbilt over the next few years. [...]
U.S Women Make Gains in Highest Paying Occupations but Still Lag Men
The Pew Research Center provided an overview of women in today’s U.S. Workforce. Women make up 35% of workers in the United States’ 10 highest-paying occupations, up from 13% in 1980. They have increased [...]
Mexico’s Gang Policy Spreads Grief
“People just ask themselves: Who can help us? Not even God?” Today’s Wall Street Journal highlighted a major problem in Mexico. Specifically, criminal gangs behind the U.S. drug epidemic are seeing accelerated growth, commanding [...]
A School District Offers Classes Separated by Race
School District Offers Classes Separated by Race by Sara Randazzo and Douglas Belkin A November 26 Wall Street Journal article highlighted a very troubling development. The Evanston, Illinois School District, in an attempt to [...]
Culture War in Israel Undermines Women’s Rights
An August 13 New York Times article, “Growing Segregation by Sex in Israel,” highlighted the culture war that has sharply divided Israel’s secular majority and the politically powerful minority of ultra-Orthodox Jews, who frown on [...]
Colleges Spend Money Like There is No Tomorrow
Introduction I received a BA from the University of Texas (Austin), a MA from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and an MBA from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). My tuition at the University [...]
World population reaches 8 billion
On Nov. 15, the United Nations estimated that the global population had reached 8 billion people. Marie-Francesca Spatolisano, the U.N. assistant secretary-general for Policy Coordination and Inter-Agency Affairs, said at a news conference in July, [...]
Pop Culture and Politics Propel Surging Stream of Antisemitism
“When systems fail, whether it’s the government or the markets or anything else, leaders often look for someone to blame. Jews have historically played that role.” --Jonathan Greenblatt, Chief Executive of the Anti-Defamation League Today’s [...]
Excerpt: The Long Shadow of Eugenics in America By Linda Villarosa
By Linda Villarosa, published in the New York Times on June 8, 2022 Introduction: Periodically, I read about eugenics, the scientifically erroneous and immoral theory of “racial improvement” and “planned breeding” which gained popularity during [...]
What the Data Says about Abortion in the U.S. Pew Research
Introduction: The issue of Roe v. Wade has become subject to increased attention since a release of a leaked draft opinion by Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn this ruling. Some law professors have warned [...]
Team Tony Cancer Foundation wins Small Business Award
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce awarded Team Tony Cancer Foundation the Small Business of the Year Award. For many years, I have been actively involved with Team Tony, CTAC (Coming Together Against Cancer) [...]
The Changing Racial and Ethnic Composition of the U.S. Electorate Pew Research October 2020
Pew Research reported that in all 50 states, the share of non-Hispanic whites declined between 2000 and 2018 with 10 states experiencing double-digit drops in the share of White eligible voters. Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida [...]
Rutgers English Department to Deemphasize traditional grammar in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
I only recently learned of this bizarre turn of events: The English Department at Rutgers University recently announced a list of “anti-racist” directives and initiatives for the upcoming fall and spring semesters, including an effort [...]
The Captive Mind and America’s Resegregation
The Captive Mind and America’s Resegregation, Wall Street Journal by Andrew Micha, Dean of College of international and Security Studies at George Marshall European Center for Security Studies in Germany Introduction All Americans have been [...]
A Weekend of Urban Anarchy Wall Street Journal Editorial
Introduction An editorial in today’s Wall Street Journal described their response too the violence and vandalism that impact many urban areas this weekend. Despite extensive newspaper and television coverage, I remain in a quandary whether [...]
In Atlanta, Violent Crime Surges Amid Rising Unemployment, by Sabrina Simmons, Wall Street Journal
A recent wave of violent crime has roiled the city of Atlanta, amplifying tensions in a community still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and a debate over policing and race. Atlanta’s problems highlight the [...]
The Ideology of Race: Extract from article in the Magazine Economist
Introduction Since the killing of George Floyd, our nation has been focused on race. Television commentators and newspaper editorials have highlighted the issue. In helping me formulate my thoughts, I have been particularly impressed by [...]
Removal of Theodore Roosevelt Statue from the American Natural History Museum
The New York Times reported that the American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination. [...]
Protecting Historical Statues
“When they burn books, they will also ultimately burn people” Heinrich Heine, German Jewish Poet Prophetically, Heinrich Heine in 1821 predicted that those people who burn books ultimately burn people. Sadly, he anticipated both the [...]
In Defense of the Eyes of Texas
The Eyes of Texas are Upon You All the live long day The Eyes of Texas are upon you You cannot get away Do not think you can escape them At night or early [...]
Amazon CEO: ‘Climate Change is the Biggest Threat to Our Planet’
Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, announced recently that he was committing $10 billion to combat climate change through a global initiative, called the Bezos Earth Fund. Bezos said: “The fund will support scientists, [...]
An Affordable House Challenge – One Local Developer Strives to Find the Solution
Across Sarasota and Manatee counties, we face an affordable housing crisis. A recent report examining affordable housing revealed around 42% of households in Sarasota County and 38% of households in Manatee County spend more [...]
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Kansas (1954)
"We conclude that the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal." —Chief Justice Earl Warren Introduction Over the past twenty-five years I have read on three occasions [...]
Origins of St. Valentine Day
While the origin of St. Valentine’s Day is controversial, it is generally thought to evolve from a strange Roman tradition. From February 13-15, Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia. The men sacrificed a goat and [...]
More Women Hold Jobs in U.S. Than Men
“Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.” — B.F. Skinner In the latest job report, women held more jobs than men. The development reflects, in all likelihood, the future [...]