What is Disrupt Norms?

Disrupt Norms was my first project in creating video content for the social sciences. The channel was rebranded to have an expanded scope, as it was originally intended only as a sociological study of systems of oppression. As I broadened my knowledge of social sciences, my desired academic and career focus shifted. You may still find some Disrupt Norms content located in my YouTube library.

What are your academic interests?

Academically, I’m focused on a few areas. For sociology, my primary undergraduate focus, it’s post colonialism, systems of oppression, and inequality (especially as it relates to disability). For anthropology, I really enjoy culinary anthropology and sociolinguistics. When it comes to psychology, I’ll be pursuing a masters in Clinical Psychology eventually, but my undergrad work here will be focusing on social psychology.

What is the difference between anthropology and sociology?

Both anthropology and sociology study culture and societies, making the distinction between the two rather blurry. Traditionally, anthropology focused on cultures and societies during time periods prior to the Industrial Revolution, or ones that remained in a pre-industrial state. This worked out to Sociology studying the West, or Global North, and Anthropology getting everywhere else. However, this distinction is no longer in place. If it’s not the “modern era” then it’s anthropology. If it is the “modern era” then there is a lot of overlap.

Why aren’t you on <social media platform>?

I’ve been on various social media platforms and have found them exciting, at first. In the end they end up being an echo chamber that narrows the information I receive too tightly and usually ends up in depression and anxiety. So generally speaking, I tend to leave those platforms once I notice this happening to me. If you’d like to connect, consider one of the platforms in the footer of the website.