Publication details
Sociology In Podcast - Czech Republic (Episode 15)
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| Year of publication | 2026 |
| Type | Audiovisual work |
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| Description | Lucie Vidovićová from the Czech Sociological Association in conversation with Associate Professor Radim Marada (Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Studies, Masaryk University, Brno). They discuss the enduring legacy of Czech sociological thought, the challenging yet formative period of sociology under communism, and today’s pressures of bureaucratization and the “publish or perish” culture. Professor Marada points out the irony in today's sociology, where the discipline struggles to retain legitimacy by proving its public relevance, while especially young academics are being encouraged to follow impact factor rather than seeking intellectual impact. Such an environment, in his words, favors laboriousness over vibrancy. Professor Marada further highlights the importance of returning to the roots of critical thinking and social courage, reflects on the role of Czech-language sociological journals, and explains why football can be a surprisingly powerful tool for introducing key sociological concepts to new generations of students – not only in the Czech Republic. |