The Social Breakdown SOC605 - Comedy, Humor, and 'The Souls of White Jokes' (Guest Edition)
Dec 14, 2022
Dr. Raul Perez, author of 'The Souls of White Jokes', discusses the definitions and interrelation of humor and comedy. They explore humor's impact on social boundaries, identities, bonding, and cohesion, as well as its historical significance in American society. The podcast also covers the debate around comedy in a politically correct climate, the emergence of democracy and pushback against racist humor, challenging power in comedy on social media, humor in cultural wars, and the impact of woke culture on free speech.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
The Evolution and Debate of Comedy in a Politically Correct Climate
06:00 • 3min
The Emergence of Democracy, Blackface Minstrelsy, and Pushback against Racist Humor
08:37 • 4min
Challenging Power in Comedy on Social Media
12:41 • 22min
Humor, Cultural Wars, and the Emergence of 'Punching Down'
34:54 • 2min
Woke Culture, Free Speech, and Favorite Comedians
36:47 • 5min