June 2025 Social Theory Book Club

Welcome to the June 2025 Social Theory Book Club!

Come join us for an engaging discussion on:

Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends by Marisa G. Franco

Platonic explores how we create successful relationships beyond our romantic partners in the modern world. In an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the science behind building and deepening friendships.

Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist who has focused her career on the science of creating platonic relationships. The book strips back relationships to their fundamental values, reviewing how attachment styles impact relationships and what are the key components to building stronger bonds.

Whether you're a skilled reader or just starting out, this is a space to delve into thought-provoking ideas and connect with others wanting to engage in political and social theory.

This meeting is in person, to nurture vibrant conversations and a dynamic exchange of ideas to foster a sense of community.

We encourage you to review what the text is saying as you work through the book on your own. Take notes on what you're unsure of, what you think the author is trying to say, and what you agree or disagree with.

Every person's understanding and input during the meeting will help shape the dialogue and create value out of our discussion. You will never be the only person who might be confused or who finds the text difficult. If you find the book too challenging and you do not finish, it is still encouraged that you come to the meeting. It's okay if you think you don't understand it, because you'll come to book club and learn as much as you can! If you have interest in the topic, you most likely have experiences or knowledge that would still be a welcomed addition to the conversation.

Additional readings:

Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections by Anna Goldfarb

Lean On Me: A Politics of Radical Care by Lynne Segal

Feeling At Home: Transforming the Politics of Housing by Alva Gotby

Additional readings will be included for each month if people want to expand their understanding and knowledge on a particular topic. If possible, other types of media may be shared as well. None of the additional materials will be necessary to understand the discussion at the book club meeting and are purely supplemental for members to further one's own knowledge on topics.

Mark your calendars and get ready for our June meeting for the Social Theory Book Club!

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