Amy Adamczyk
Professor of sociology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the Graduate Center (CUNY) whose research focuses on religion's influence on deviant, moral, and health-related attitudes and behaviors; co-author of the book Handing Down the Faith.
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Apr 14, 2026 • 40min
Dr. Amy Adamczyk on The Scientifically Proven Influence of Parents
Dr. Amy Adamczyk, a sociology professor who studies religion and family, discusses how parents shape children's faith. She covers why parental time and intentionality matter. She explains how parents channel peers and media, why two-way talks beat mere attendance, and how warmth, boundaries, and grandparents support transmission.
Mar 24, 2025 • 57min
Amy Adamczyk, "Fetal Positions: Understanding Cross-National Public Opinion about Abortion" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Dr. Amy Adamczyk, a sociology professor at John Jay College and CUNY, delves into global abortion attitudes in her new book. She explores why abortion views vary dramatically between countries like the liberal U.S. and settled China. Key topics include the influence of religion, economic development, and societal norms on public opinion. Adamczyk discusses cultural shifts in Ireland and Poland, and how gender inequality and legal frameworks shape personal decisions. Her insights highlight the complex interplay of beliefs and behaviors across different nations.
