Author: Dr. John M Kainer

John M. Kainer is Associate Professor and Chair of sociology at the University of the Incarnate Word. Trained as a cultural sociologist, he studies the manner in which culture, religion, and food contribute to human flourishing. His work has appeared in First ThingsBusted HaloFront Porch RepublicWilliam James Studies, and the Journal of Sociology and Christianity. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and son.

The Conservative Hiring Fix Will Backfire—and Miss the Point Entirely

Is affirmative action based on political identity the solution to liberal bias in higher education? Most liberals tend not to think so, nor do those who identify themselves as center-right. What has prompted this rare moment of political alignment in higher education? The Trump administration has engaged in legal battles with a number of top […]

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