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Every book Janice Fiamengo recommended on podcasts
Janice Fiamengo appeared on The Rubin Report to examine cultural shifts, gender dynamics, and the evolving landscape of modern academia. Throughout the discussion, she drew upon significant texts and institutional reports to support her observations regarding societal trends. Fiamengo discussed Allan Bloom's influential book The Closing of the American Mind, utilizing his critiques to illustrate her point that modern university professors have largely lost faith in the traditional ideal of the academy as a distinct, insulated space dedicated purely to contemplative thought rather than political activism. Furthermore, Fiamengo referenced a notable research report titled Wayward Sons, which originated from MIT researchers. She cited the economists' findings within the report to highlight statistical disparities concerning young men falling behind women across various metrics, including skill acquisition, real wages, employment status, and overall job stability. By engaging with these works, Fiamengo underscored complex institutional and demographic challenges in contemporary society.
Books recommended by Janice Fiamengo
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Closing of the American Mind
The Closing of the American Mind by Allan Bloom is a critique of modern higher education and contemporary intellectual culture, arguing that moral relativism has impoverished the minds of university students.
Discussed“Allan bloom I'm sure you've read the closing of the American mind you know he is claimed is that professors lost faith in the idea of the University as a sort of separate space where you you simply thought about things you didn't get involved”
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Wayward Sons
Discussed“There was a report that came out a few years ago called wayward sons It came out of MIT to economists talking about how in a number of different metrics whether it was skills acquisition real wages there's just employment numbers job status men are falling behind women really shockingly”
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Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| Anti-Feminist Professor | Janice Fiamengo | WOMEN | Rubin Report | The Rubin Report | 2018-10-22 | 3 |