Sociology in the News

Fossil Fuels to Finally be Fixed? Sociology and the UN COP28 Climate Change Conference

The UN has concluded its COP28 climate conference to discuss solutions for human-caused climate change and the overall climate crisis.

The Price of Motherhood: Examining the True Cost of Unsupportive Workplace Cultures

The intersection of work and family roles often creates challenges for women during pregnancy, and many women find themselves under significant pressure to return to work shortly after childbirth.

Learn Well! Live Well! Be Well!

The sociological analysis of mental health focuses on the impact of social conditions that affect well-being.

Balancing Act: Navigating the Digital Divide

The promise of a democratic platform in the digital era was that everyone would have a say. Sociologists have long recognized that technology is neither inclusive nor restrictive.

First-Generation College Students: An Institutional Priority

Many first-generation college students focus on social mobility. Obtaining a college degree can enable students to work higher-paying jobs.

The Family Dynamics of First-Generation College Student Success

When examining the experiences of first-generation college students, it is important to note the family dynamics that can shape and influence the college experience.

Navigating Higher Education: Insights from a First-Generation College Student

While navigating the academic coursework of college can be difficult for all students, first-generation college students are also learning and navigating the rules, norms, and system of college.

The NCAA and the Name, Image, and Likeness Deal: Exacerbating Inequality One Deal at a Time | Oct 2023

“Amateurism” is the driving regulatory concept the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) adopted in the early twentieth century.

AI-Driven Social Change: A Double-Edged Sword | Aug 2023

Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing us into an AI-driven era that will rapidly change societies around the globe.

Role Strain and Burnout: It’s Not Just Me . . . or the Job | July 2023

“Burnout” is among the phrases that have become more widely used and recognized since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“Sociological Imagination” and the Policing of Mental Health | May 2023

On November 3, 2018, Laudemer Arboleda, a mentally ill man, was killed by police officer Andrew Hall in Danville, a wealthy San Francisco suburb.

U.S. Mass Shootings and the Need for a Sociological Perspective | April 2023

In the United States, the month of January 2023 set a record for having the most mass shootings since 2014

The Evolution of Gen Z: Seeking to Change the World | Feb 2023

The economy, gun policy, violent crime, and climate change are a few of the things Gen Z wants to change.

Sociology Majors: Aiming for the Career Readiness Bullseye | Jan 2023

In the January 2018 Strada-Gallup Why Higher Ed report, 58% of respondents indicated that employment/career motivations are the main reasons for pursuing higher education.

Advancing Student Engagement with the Scientific Method | Dec 2022

There are indications that something is seriously wrong with the U.S. education system. This may be especially so with our system of higher education.

The Sociology of “Back to Normal”: Post-Pandemic Life - Sophie Nathenson, Ph.D. | Nov 2022

Weeks into the Covid-19 Pandemic, we began hearing the phrase “the new normal” from politicians, mainstream and social media outlets, and many of our friends and family.

Age Discrimination Goes Online - Jill Quadagno, Ph.D. | October 2022

In February 2022, The New York Times reported on a scheme concocted by top executives at IBM to replace older employees with millennials.

Has Divorce Declined? If So, for Whom? | October 2022

The number of divorces per 1,000 people declined from a peak of 5.3 in 1979 to 2.3 in 2020.

Framing Language about Monkeypox in the Media: Learning from the Mistakes of the Stigmatization of HIV/AIDS - Jeanne Kimpel Ph. D.| Sept '22