About Gina Putt

Gina Barrett Putt holds a Master's degree in Sociology from the University of South Alabama and has taught both psychology and sociology at the college level. She possesses experience in gerontology, mental health, and in education. Ms. Putt currently works in case management, and writes for several online venues, focusing on social science and education topics.

Gina has written articles on a variety of topics, including the award-winning "Mental Heuristics or Brain Shortcuts" and "Evidence for ESP? Bem and Anti-Mentalism" on Suite 101. Her eHow articles elucidate social science topics such as "Space Exploration and Social Factors" and "Models of Qualitative Research." Occasionally, she also publishes sundry musings on Yahoo's Associated Content. Gina's book reviews and other thoughts are on her new website, Socological Musings.

Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

May 23, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Bigotry againt Mulim is on the rise. Image by Adam Jones, PhD--Global Photo Archive

Prejudice is as old as civilization, but what social factors are spurring the current rise in bigotry against Jews and Muslims, even in elected governments?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Sociology Tagged With: anti-semitism, bigotry, contact hypothesis, Muslim, prejudice, US State Department

Superstorm and Disaster Relief Affected by Society

May 21, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Superstorms tax communities. Image by steve.gamer32.

Tornadoes ripping through Oklahoma, hurricanes on the coastline, floods and fires – disasters strike when you least expect it. Will your community be ready?

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Filed Under: Social Science Tagged With: disaster, FEMA, Michael D. Brown, Oklahoma, superstorm, United Nations, vulnerability

Charles Ramsey’s Astute Comment: Age, Race, and the Search for Missing People

May 12, 2013 by Gina Putt Leave a Comment

Why does a little white girl who gets kidnapped get more media coverage than anyone else? Is newspaper and television coverage of missing children racist?

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Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: black, Charles Ramsey, media, missing children, race, sex, victim

Charles Ramsey: Heroic Action in the Common Man?

May 10, 2013 by Gina Putt 1 Comment

Firemen, police, military members, and others risk their lives to save others every day. Image by Brett Gustafson

What happens when an ‘everyman’ like Charles Ramsey is faced with a life or death decision? Heroes in everyday life defy the ‘bystander effect’ – but why?

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Filed Under: Headlines, Social Science, Sociology Tagged With: bystander effect, Charles Ramsey, conformity, hero, heroism, HIP, obedience, Phillip Zimbardo

Sexual Assault in the Air Force: Jeffrey Krusinski and the Privilege of Power

May 8, 2013 by Gina Putt 2 Comments

Sexual assault is often about power - and perceived power is an important aspect of military culture. Image by c-louise

Does the power structure of the military create an atmosphere that encourages sexual assault? Rank has its privileges, but lower-ranking people have the right to live in peace.

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Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Krusinski, machismo, military, military culture, rank, sexual assault

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Using Social Science to Improve Your Health. Image by Gina Barrett Putt

Use Social Science to Improve Your Health: Social science research has uncovered many helpful tips on improving our health. Find proven methods to lose weight, become fit, quit smoking, manage drinking, improve mental health, reach goals and promote positive relationships with the help of modern social science and social media. Written by Gina Barrett Putt, M.A. in Sociology, this ebook features current research and take away points.Using Social Science to Improve Your HealthUsing Social Science to Improve Your HealthSmashwords, Amazon

Flying is Fun! is based on the aviation articles which Helen Krasner wrote for the magazine Flight Training News during the years 2011 to 2012. It begins with an article from Helen’s early days of learning to fly, My Learning-to-Fly Nightmare, which should provide encouragement for anyone who is struggling with the PPL course. The next three articles are about topics of general interest to private pilots. Then come a group of helicopter related articles, but these should still provide food for…Flying is Fun!

The Hunter and the Scorpion: In an endless cosmic chase the scorpion pursues the hunter, his intended victim, as they run across the sky. The Hunter and the Scorpion begins with the mythological lore behind two prominent easy to locate constellations: Orion, the Hunter, and Scorpius, the Scorpion. The Hunter and the Scorpion however encompasses much more than a constellation guidebook. Integrating ancient mythology, constellation lore, and modern astrophysics it tells the life story of stars an…The Hunter and the Scorpion

Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics Of course you’ve heard of Albert Einstein, creator of special and general relativity, and other famous scientists – but there are many other physics pioneers who have received very little mainstream recognition for their contributions to history. Join Ira Mark Egdall, as he explores the fascinating history of five Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics. Despite extraordinary achievements in relativity, quantum mechanics, astronomy, cosmology, or space exploratio…Unsung Heroes of Modern Physics

About Gina Putt

Religious Bigotry: Anti-Semitism and Anti-Muslim Prejudice on the Rise

Charles Ramsey’s Astute Comment: Age, Race, and the Search for Missing People

Sexual Assault in the Air Force: Jeffrey Krusinski and the Privilege of Power

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