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Anna Halafoff
@annahalafoff.bsky.social
Sociology of religion, spirituality, nature-connection, disinformation, diverse worldviews, Buddhism in Australia, and Dzogchen
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Not everyone experiences menopause as dominant discourses say. In this recent piece for the ABC, Anna Halafoff
@annahalafoff.bsky.social explains "menowashing" in her call to recognition of menopause complexity.
www.abc.net.au/religion/ann...
Menopause is now discussed openly — but not all voices are included - ABC Religion & Ethics
This new era of public menopause awareness, fuelled by markets and social media, is largely dominated by Western, and often white, women — yet not everyone experiences menopause the same way.
www.abc.net.au
December 20, 2024 at 4:13 AM
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How do Buddhism and Buddhist-inspired phenomena contribute to a new way of death or 'deathstyle'?
Read more in this fascinating, newly published article by Hannah Gould @hannahgould.bsky.social , Anna Halafoff @annahalafoff.bsky.social and Ruth Fitzpatrick.
www.globalbuddhism.org/article/view...
View of Dying ‘Buddhish’: Death, Diversity, and Worldview Complexity in and Beyond Australia
www.globalbuddhism.org
December 20, 2024 at 2:57 AM
@hannahgould.bsky.social, my & Ruth Fitzpatrick’s latest article in the Journal of Global Buddhism
Dying ‘Buddhish’: Death, Diversity, and Worldview Complexity in and Beyond Australia | Journal of Global Buddhism
www.globalbuddhism.org
December 19, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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Andrew Singleton, Anna Halafoff @annahalafoff.bsky.social and Rosie Shorter's latest piece for the ABC - an exciting first glimpse of the results of the Australian Spirituality and Wellness Survey led by Andrew.

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The meaning of “spirituality” among Australian adults: Connections to self, community and beyond - ABC Religion & Ethics
Personal and broader connections are more significant among “spiritual” Australians than traditional religious practices and beliefs —  this is not surprising, given that fewer Australians find meanin...
www.abc.net.au
December 6, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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NEW PUBLICATION by SWell member Renée De la Torre Castellanos, 'Neo-Mexican home altars: daily reconnections with the spirit of nature'. Congratulations Renée. This is the first article to be published in our Special Issue of the Journal of Beliefs and Values.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Neo-Mexican home altars: daily reconnections with the spirit of nature
Most studies on New Age and Neo-pagan spiritualities have focused their field research on group ceremonies and rituals, and very little is known about how this spirituality is practiced in daily do...
www.tandfonline.com
November 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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Do you know a sociologist whose contributions have made a significant impact on how sociology is taught at a regional, state, national, or international level? Nominate them for the ASA Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award by Jan. 1! https://bit.ly/ASATeachingAward
December 5, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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Another TT job open at Loyola Chicago. Islamic Studies. Come and be my colleague!

www.careers.luc.edu/postings/297...
Theology, Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies, Tenure Track
The Department of Theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago seeks qualified candidates for an appointment as Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2025. The department ser...
www.careers.luc.edu
November 21, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Deeply honoured to have been elected a Fellow of the AAH
Humanities Academy announces 41 new Academy Fellows – Australian Academy of the Humanities
The Australian Academy of the Humanities has elected 41 new humanities scholars elected to Fellowship today.
humanities.org.au
November 21, 2024 at 5:51 PM