Welcome to Social Monogamy

We believe in the power of community enrichment through STEM learning and the connection that comes from breaking bread together. Our mission is to provide an educational experience that goes beyond the classroom, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual understanding.

Services

STEM Workshops

Engaging STEM workshops for kids, sparking curiosity and passion for learning.

Community Meals

Fostering connections through shared meals, building community and lasting friendships.

Educational Events

Thought-provoking events with experts, sparking discussions and promoting lifelong learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEM learning?

STEM learning encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math, and is designed to engage and inspire children in these fields.

How do I book a community meal event?

You can book a community meal event by contacting us directly through our website.

Are the educational events open to the public?

Yes, our educational events are open to the public and are designed to bring together individuals passionate about learning.

Why the name Social Monogamy?

Rather than giving a generic response, we will share why the name social monogamy was actually chosen. Some believe monogamy is the notion that one man, was made for one woman. Unaware that there are actually four types of monogamy: marital monogamy, sexual monogamy, social monogamy and genetic monogamy.  All of these are to some extent self explanatory, except for social monogamy. Social Monogamy is when two people who are “dating”, go to the movies, shop, hang with friends and may even have sex, a lot.  Just because they do those things together, does not mean they are only having sex with that individual. The concept of monogamy is bigger than just sex, as that is the focus of sexual monogamy.  The fact that many humans get mad at others for cheating, or, in their mind, not being monogamous creates a false idea of what monogamy actually is. Cheating is just someone being socially monogamous, and not sexually monogamous.  This baffled me enough to make sure everyone knows this term.  If children were taught what social monogamy meant from a young age, they would be more aware of their primal instinct to mate with others, relieving them of the guilt some feel. While also lowering expectations of partners. Now if they do "cheat", it will be understood that it was a natural urge under the guess of being socially monogamous.  What that individual has to work on is honesty, but everyone has to start somewhere. Our goal is to take this elusive word, and create spaces for people to discuss more words like this, and areas of other areas of our lives, in a social setting. For, if we knew certain words, it could save a marriage, if we knew certain definitions, we could save a community, and if we knew each other, we could encourage one another, to be better than we were yesterday.  Because if we can break one word, into four meanings, how many meanings can we break one human into, or in three 😉?

“Social Monogamy has been an incredible resource for our community. The STEM workshops have sparked a new level of curiosity and excitement in our children. The communal meals have brought our families closer together in ways we never imagined.”

— Sarah Johnson

About us

Social Monogamy is a non profit organization founded by Dr. Jamie Parker who holds two Master's degrees, a Bachelor of Science, and a Ph.D. from Columbia University.  He was born and raised in the Bronx, New York and has been featured on Fox 5, ABC news, NewsMax and more.  Jamie recognized that there is a lack of community gatherings, both social and academic.  Believing the job market will become further reduced due to artificial intelligence.  The ones who will be the easiest to employ are those that understand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math(STEM).  However, if there isn't someone who shows disadvantaged individuals that STEM isn't scary, the disadvantaged may never gravitate toward the STEM field.  Eventually forcing disadvantaged individuals into lower paying jobs.  And society losing out on a perspective of individuals who's ideas, could save lives.  Past write ups :

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Location

Open To The Five Boroughs And Beyond