Sociology Archive

Keith Hatschek, University of the Pacific – Jazz and Civil Rights

Jazz legend Dave Brubeck is noted for his incredible music skill as a pianist and bandleader.

Jennie Brand, UCLA – Benefits of Higher Ed

The idea and purpose of obtaining a higher education is likely similar regardless of who the

Michele Gelfand, University of Maryland – American Regionalism

It’s Election Day in the US and all across the country, voters will be casting ballots

Maria Cancian, University of Wisconsin Madison – Evolution of Custody

A great deal has been written about the changing face of the traditional family. With these

Alex Müller, University of Cape Town – Health Care and LGBT Discrimination

The climb towards equality continues in the LGBT community. Dr. Alex Müller, a fellow at The

Paul Smethurst, University of Hong Kong – Cultural History of the Bicycle

The bicycle is so much more than two tires, brakes & handlebars. Dr. Paul Smethurst, an

Kristen Malecki, University of Wisconsin Madison – Green Space Awareness

A few weeks ago, The Academic Minute featured research touting the health benefits of green space.

Kathryn Heinze, University of Michigan – Football Philanthropy

Philanthropy is defined as a desire to improve overall welfare. Kathryn Heinze, an assistant professor of

Jennie Brand, UCLA – Single Mother Employment Outcomes

Being a single parent is tough. Being an unemployed single parent is even tougher. Dr. Jennie

Betsy Shenkman, University of Florida – Paid to be Healthy?

Can a conditional economic bump help improve overall health? Dr. Betsy Shenkman, professor and department chair