Chris Drew (PhD)

Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

15 Straw Man Fallacy Examples

A straw man fallacy is a logical fallacy that occurs when a person rebuts an argument by misconstruing it. The concept comes from the metaphor of a straw man (or scarecrow). The straw man is not a real man. It’s a fake representation (e.g. a caricature) of one. Similarly, in the strawman fallacy, the person

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8 Types of Globalization

There are 8 types of Globalization: Through these 8 aspects, we can see how our world is becoming more integrated on many different levels. This article will define, explain and examine all 8 types of globalization. Info Card: Definition of Globalization Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of our world. It’s understood to have been happening

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21 Best Subculture Examples (A to Z List) – Youth & Music!

Subcultures are cultural groups that represent the marginalized and minority cultures. It’s not often you see them in dominant mass media discourse, and when you see them they’re often shown in stereotypical manners. Examples of subcultures include the hippies, hipsters, cosplay, hip hop, punks, emos, and goths. Subcultures are also usually associated with youth and

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