Dr. Roberta Goldberg
Professor
Sociology
Trinity Washington University
United States of America
Biography
As a sociologist it is important to demonstrate the relevance of one's place in society. A theme in all my teaching is to help students develop a "sociological imagination" which enables them to understand their personal experiences in a social context. I also want them to learn more about the types of problems they will face as they experience life in the 21st Century. To that end, I introduce students to ways of critically thinking about the world around them. I continually revise my courses and introduce new ones, and I help students explore social dynamics using a variety of media.
Research Interest
Media and society Families and adoption
Publications
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The Intersection of Private and Pulbic Experience Among Families Adopting Romanian Children, Sociological Studies of Children and Youth, Vol. 11, 2005.
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Hot Topics, Cool Classroom paper under review for presentation at the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting 2012.
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Forthcoming: Social problems textbook, Sage Publications.
