EASA 2014: Gender
This is the second part of my EASA 2014 observations and thoughts. For Part 1, click here. One of my favorite parts of conferences is being exposed to topics and ideas with which I don’t normally...
View ArticleEASA 2014: The Future of American Studies
This is the final reaction to EASA 2014. Please look at part 1 and part 2 if you’re so inclined. There’s nothing original I can say about the BDS movement, the ASA boycott, or the larger...
View ArticleSorry Klinsmann, Soccer Will Never be “American”
This is the first part in an on-going look at the intersection of soccer and American culture. Please check back for further updates and new posts. With the World Cup upon us there has been much ink...
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Are Invented Traditions “Traditions”?
This is Part 2 in an on-going look at the intersection of soccer and American culture. Read Part 1 here. As a folklorist, I deal in traditions. To most, “traditions” are thought of as set in stone,...
View ArticleReinforcing Mythology
This is Part 3 in an on-going look at the intersection of soccer and American culture. Read Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Today I read an interesting take on the US Men’s National Team and fandom and...
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The Beautiful Game: A Commentary on Global Demographics and Cultural...
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View ArticleImmovable Object Meets Unstoppable Force: World Cup 2014 Edition
It appears that American fans are wearing out their welcome in Brazil. When he was shouted down by the U.S. fans, with yet another thundering “U-S-A!” chant, his smile turned to a sneer. Soon,...
View ArticleNo, We Are Not All Millennials
The Emergence of Micro-Generations as Primary Cultural Cohorts We’ve all seen the stories: Millennials are spoiled and entitled, selfish and lazy, more concerned with how many likes their Facebook...
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The Politics of a Micro-Generation
This week Reason published their latest poll numbers on “Millennial” politics and it contains some interesting numbers that are generally supported by recent Pew and Gallup polls. “Millennials” are...
View ArticleMillennial Politics at Elite Daily
My recent analysis on Millennial politics was published over at Elite Daily. Check it out, leave some feedback, and share it with your friends. Thanks — TJP
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