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Patricia Gibbs
Sociology
Dr. Patricia Gibbs and Dr. Ron Takaki, May 2004
Office: 3006
Office Hours: M-R 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM and by appointment
E-mail: GibbsPatricia@fhda.edu
Hi and welcome to my web page! I teach courses in sociology. I am a political sociologist and my interests lie mainly in social issues to do with popular culture, media and the family. One of the things that I like to do is to help students to see the world in a different way and to develop what C. Wright Mills called a Sociological Imagination. This is a way of seeing the interconnections between personal social life and public issues.
I am highly enthusiastic about the field of sociology and the study of patterns of human interaction. It is a vibrant, diverse and interesting field that focuses on issues to do with groups, societies and social life in real life settings. We do not live and learn in isolation but in relation and so we are all social beings. This means that there is something in sociology for everyone. Therefore, there is something in sociology of definite interest to YOU! So, take a sociology course - among other things it'll improve your outlook!
Here's some information on my educational and professional background, research, publications, service work and interesting sociology and social issues links...
Education
1995-1999 University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Doctorate, Sociology1993-1995 University of Hawai`i at Manoa
Master of Arts, Sociology1987-1989 University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
Master of Arts, Leisure Studies1981-1984 University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
Bachelor of Education1979-1981 Vancouver Community College, Vancouver, Canada
General Arts ProgramProfessional Experience
1999- Foothill College, Business and Social Sciences Division, Sociology Department
Associate Professor1994-1999 University of Hawai`i at Manoa, Department of Sociology
Lecturer, Researcher, T.A.1991-1994 Malaspina University-College, British Columbia, Canada
Faculty, Human Services Department - Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS) and Tourism Studies (TS) Programs1984-1991 College of the Rockies, British Columbia, Canada
Instructor, Adult Special Education and Adult Basic Education ProgramsAwards, Scholarship and Honors
2004-2005 Who's Who of America's Women
For excellence in professional accomplishments.2004-2005 Who's Who Among America's Teachers
For excellence as a distinguished educator.2003 Foothill Alpha Gamma Sigma Honor Society
June 2003 Award of Appreciation in recognition of outstanding contribution to Foothill College Students.2002 Who's Who Among America's Teachers Award
For excellence as a distinguished educator.1998 Hawai'i Community Scholarship
Hawai'i Community Foundation1998 Hawai'i Veteran's Memorial Scholarship
Hawai'i Community Foundation1998 Arts and Sciences Advisory Council Award for Social Research
University of Hawai'i at Manoa1997 Bernard Hormann Award in Sociological Research on Hawai'i
University of Hawai'i at Manoa1994-1996 Asia-Pacific Scholarship
University of Hawai'i at Manoa1992 Joint Scholarly Research Committee Award
Malaspina University-College, British Columbia, Canada1989 Evelyn Kline Memorial Award for Community Research
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CanadaResearch
Doctoral Dissertation:"Alternative Things Considered: A Comparative Political-Economic Analysis of Honolulu Mainstream and Alternative Print Media."Master's Thesis:"Women, Leisure and a Hinterland Community: The politics of gender and work in small town Canada."Publications
Book Chapters:Gibbs, Patricia L. "Cultural Construction and Social Welfare in Hawai`i: Assessing the Role of "Alternative Media" With Regard to Native Hawaiian Issues." International Social Welfare in a Changing World. J. Ismael (ed.). 1996. p. 39-62. Calgary: Detselig Press.Book Reviews:Gibbs, Patricia L. Reviewer. Macionis. John. J., Society: The Basics. 7th edition. Prentice Hall Publishing: Upper Saddle River, New Jersey. January, 2004.Journal Articles:
Gibbs, Patricia L. Reviewer. Strong, DeVault, Sayad and Cohen. The Marriage and Family Experience: Intimate Relationships in a Changing Society. (8th Edition). Wadsworth Publishing: Belmont, California. January 2002.
Gibbs, Patricia L. Reviewer. Anderson and Taylor: Sociology: The Essentials. Wadsworth Publishing: Belmont, California. 2001.
Gibbs, Patricia L. Reviewer: Rice, Philip. Intimate Relationships, Marriage and Families (4th Edition). Mayfield Publishing: Mountain View, California. 2000.
Gibbs, Patricia L. Reviewer for Ferguson, S. Mapping the Social Landscape. McGraw Hill, January 2003.
Gibbs, Patricia L. Alternative Media by Chris Atton, 2002 London, Sage Publications pp. 172 Reviewed for Journal: Media History June 2003.Gibbs, Patricia L. and Hamilton, James. (Guest Editors) "Special Issue of Media History: Alternative Media." Media History. December 2001. Vol. 7 (2) p. 117-170.Gibbs, Patricia L. (forthcoming) "Alternative Things Considered: A Political Economic Analysis Of Labor Processes And Relations At A Honolulu Alternative Newspaper" Media, Culture and Society. Carfax: United Kingdom.Gibbs, Patricia L. and Hamilton, James. "Introduction: Alternative Media in Media History." Media Studies. December 2001. Vol. 7 (2) p. 117-118.Gibbs, Patricia L. "Breaking Up America: Advertisers and the New Media World, by Joseph Turow." Contemporary Sociology: A journal of Reviews. January 2000. Vol. 29 #1. p. 197-198.Gibbs (Hunter), Patricia L. and Whitson, David J. "Women's Leisure in a Resource Industry town:
Problems and Issues." Loisire et Societe / Society and Leisure. 1992. Vol. 15(1) p. 223-243.Gibbs (Hunter), Patricia L. and Whitson, David J. "Women, Leisure and Familism: Relationship andEncyclopedia Articles:
Isolation in Small Town Canada." Leisure Studies. 1991. Vol.10(3) p. 219-233.Newsletter articles:Auerbach, Susan, ed. 1998. Encyclopedia of Multiculturalism, Supplement. New York: Marshall Cavendish, Corporation.
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Indian Act of 1876 (Canada)."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Indian Act of 1951 (Canada)."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Indian Act of 1985 (Canada)."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (Canada)."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (Canada)."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Jeff Foxworthy and The Social Significance of "Redneck" Humor."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "The Loyal Orange Order."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Brooks, Allen and Dixon v. Canada Safeway (1989): Medical, Human, and Legal
Rights for Pregnant Women."Rehn, Mark (editor) Encyclopedia of the Sixties in America. (March 1999) Pasadena, California: Salem Press.
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Air Conditioning: Its Political, Economic and Social Significance."Adams, McCrea (editor) Encyclopedia of Popular Musicians.(April 1999) Pasadena, California: Salem Press.
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Radio Free Europe: Media, Culture, and the CIA."Gibbs, Patricia L. "Bryan Adams: Biography of the artist."
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Anne Murray: Biography of the artist."Newspaper Articles:Gibbs, Patricia L. "Copyright Responsibilities and Rights: Do You Know Yours?" In Sync. ('Olelo: The
Corporation for Community Television.) Vol. 5, No. 2. March 1997. Honolulu, Hawaii.Gibbs, Patricia L. "Staff Profile - Community Project Manager." In Sync. ('Olelo: The Corporation for
Community Television.) Vol. 5, No. 2. March 1997. Honolulu, Hawaii.Gibbs, Patricia L. "Taking Your Message Statewide." In Sync. ('Olelo: The Corporation for Community
Television.) Vol. 5, No. 2. March 1997. Honolulu, Hawaii.
Gibbs, Patricia. "Join the Crowd Revisited." (10 Years in Review.) Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 11 # 28 07-11-01. p. 15.
Gibbs, Patricia. "Join the Crowd." (Cover story on the state of affordable housing.) Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7 # 9
02-26-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Working Model envisioning Rifkin's Civil Society." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 14 04-02-97.
Gibbs, Patricia. "Paradise at Risk." (Cover story on environmental issues.) Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7 # 16
04-16-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Not Peanuts to the Rank and File Consolidated Amusement labor dispute." Honolulu Weekly.
Vol. 7, # 24 06-11-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Getaways summer excursions." (Cover story on summer travel.) Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7,
# 27 07-02-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Movie Madness Consolidated Amusement Company labor dispute." Honolulu Weekly. Vol.
7, # 27 07- 02-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Privatizing the Ocean? Save Our Surf's opposition to Voyager Submarines' development plans."
Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 29 07-16-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Whale of a Sanctuary Hawaiian humpback whale sanctuary debates and legislative approval."
Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 30 07-23-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Both Sides Now Voyager Submarines planned artificial reef." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 35
08-27-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Labor Limbo Consolidated Amusement Company labor dispute." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7,
# 37 09-10-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Fee Fighter: Developer requests waiver from affordable housing fees." Honolulu Weekly. Vol.
7, # 39 09-24-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Costly Development Develope's request for affordable housing fee waiver declined for a
second time." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 42 10-15-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Hula Hello: University's role in instructional delivery of hula courses." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7,
# 45 11-05-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Beach Bummer: US Public Interest Research Group report on Hawai`i beaches." Honolulu
Weekly. Vol. 7, # 46 11-12-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Deadbeat Dread: Hawai`i's new license suspension law." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 7, # 47
11-19-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "No Unity at Consolidated: Theater company labor issues are still unsettled." Honolulu Weekly.
Vol. 7, # 50 12-10-97.Gibbs, Patricia. "Consolidated Controverted: Unfair labor practices charge against theater upheld by National
Labor Relations Board." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 8, # 8 25-02-98.Gibbs, Patricia. "Facing Poverty: Welfare cutbacks and a shrinking job market put the squeeze on local families."
Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 8, # 12, 03-25-98.Gibbs, Patricia. "The Hidden Cost of High-Priced Housing: A tough economy threatens public spending to house
the poor." Honolulu Weekly. Vol. 8, # 12, 04-22-98.Technical Reports:
Gibbs, Patricia L. "Access Television: The Participation of Non-Profit Groups." 1997. `Olelo: The Corporation
for Community Television. Honolulu, Hawai`i.Gibbs (Hunter), Patricia L. and Styve, S. "Community Support Worker Program Provincial Curriculum Review."
1993. Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Advanced Education, Job Training and
Technology.Service work
I am an evaluator for "Project Censored."Project Censored is an applied sociological research project that is managed through the Department of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California. Its principle objective is the advocacy for and protection of First Amendment rights and freedom of information in the United States.
Online files and external links
Check out these sites for further information on sociology and social issues:
Welfare Devolution
Join the Crowd
Green Day
Deadbeat Dread
Women, leisure and familism: relationships and isolation in small town Canada
More articles
Hawaii, 1997
January 2001
Dr. Heiser, Prof. McCarthy, Dr. DeLuna, Feb. 2004
Dr. Heiser, Dr. Gibbs, Dr. DeLuna, Feb. 2004
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