Laura Garbes
Biographic Data
| ID | 3686322 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Laura Garbes |
| GIVEN NAMES | Laura |
| FAMILY NAME | Garbes |
| SIGNATURE | GARBES L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Minnesota |
| ORCID | 0009-0003-0847-119X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
If NPR doesn't see this as a crisis, I don't know what it'll take
Occupational Activism of Outsiders within
This article examines the storytelling values, critiques, and practices of journalists of color in public radio, a historically white dominant industry. I draw on 83 interviews with people of color employed in public radio to analyze their stated values and how they use their position to disrupt the white racial frame that shapes the industry's genre in accordance with said values. Interviewees highlighted a commitment to make more stories that w…
The Sound of Exclusion
When the “Blank Slate” Is a White One
A burgeoning literature at the intersection of the sociology of race and organizations explores the organization’s role in (re)producing racial inequalities. The present article builds from this growing literature in its analysis of the formation of National Public Radio (NPR), to better understand how organizational actors translate racialized practices into new organizations at their foundation, even when they seek greater racial inclusivity. I…
Toward an economic sociology of race
Race is central to economic life, but race is not central to economic sociology. We argue that economic sociologists should treat racism as a constitutive, structuring force, analytically co-equal with capitalism, patriarchy and nationalism. Our article has three aims. First, we document how canonical and award-winning works of economic sociology do not discuss race and racism, and do not engage with the contemporary sociology of race. Second, we…
Toward an economic sociology of race
Race is central to economic life, but race is not central to economic sociology. We argue that economic sociologists should treat racism as a constitutive, structuring force, analytically co-equal with capitalism, patriarchy and nationalism. Our article has three aims. First, we document how canonical and award-winning works of economic sociology do not discuss race and racism, and do not engage with the contemporary sociology of race. Second, we…
If NPR doesn't see this as a crisis, I don't know what it'll take
Toward an economic sociology of race
Race is central to economic life, but race is not central to economic sociology. We argue that economic sociologists should treat racism as a constitutive, structuring force, analytically co-equal with capitalism, patriarchy and nationalism. Our article has three aims. First, we document how canonical and award-winning works of economic sociology do not discuss race and racism, and do not engage with the contemporary sociology of race. Second, we…
When the “Blank Slate” Is a White One
A burgeoning literature at the intersection of the sociology of race and organizations explores the organization’s role in (re)producing racial inequalities. The present article builds from this growing literature in its analysis of the formation of National Public Radio (NPR), to better understand how organizational actors translate racialized practices into new organizations at their foundation, even when they seek greater racial inclusivity. I…
The Sound of Exclusion
If NPR doesn't see this as a crisis, I don't know what it'll take
Occupational Activism of Outsiders within
This article examines the storytelling values, critiques, and practices of journalists of color in public radio, a historically white dominant industry. I draw on 83 interviews with people of color employed in public radio to analyze their stated values and how they use their position to disrupt the white racial frame that shapes the industry's genre in accordance with said values. Interviewees highlighted a commitment to make more stories that w…
Political science (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Media Studies and Communication (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Media studies (2 works) · Public Relations and Crisis Communication (2 works) · Academic Freedom and Politics (1 work) · Acoustics (1 work)