Political Scientists in Polite Company: Talking Politics with Family Members

Although we may not always know how best to approach sensitive issues in the classroom, our responsibilities to our students are fairly straightforward. By enrolling in our classes, students essentially sign a contract. They will read, we will provide expertise, all will discuss, and all will learn,...

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Published in:Journal of political science education 2019-07, Vol.15 (3), p.399-405
Main Authors: Mobley, Kayce, Fisher, Sarah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Classrooms
College Faculty
Companies
Contracts
Dialogs (Language)
Ethics
Expertise
Families & family life
family
Family Relationship
Feminism
Intersectionality
media
Morality
Obligations
Pedagogy
Political Attitudes
Political Science
Political scientists
Politics
Social Responsibility
Students
Teacher Attitudes
Teachers
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Summary:Although we may not always know how best to approach sensitive issues in the classroom, our responsibilities to our students are fairly straightforward. By enrolling in our classes, students essentially sign a contract. They will read, we will provide expertise, all will discuss, and all will learn, at least in theory. In this politically charged time, do our obligations as political scientists extend beyond the classroom? Specifically, do we have a responsibility to discuss politics with our family members? If so, how? While there are many reasons people become political science professors, the authors of this piece explore the notion that political scientists, by virtue of their expertise as researchers and educators, have a civic duty that extends beyond the classroom to the dinner table. The authors here hope to spark an ongoing dialogue about education, politics, and family.
ISSN:1551-2169
1551-2177
DOI:10.1080/15512169.2018.1509006