Sociology Archive

Arnout van de Rijt – Stony Brook University – Success Breeds Success

“The researchers from Stony Brook University conducted a few unusual experiments that showed that people who

Brian Hesse, Northwest Missouri State – Chibuku and Growing Rates of African Beer Consumption

The consumption of alcohol on the continent of Africa ranks amongst the lowest globally, but as

Volkan Topalli, Georgia State University – Cash vs. Credit and Crime

“Our study shows that even a small reduction of cash has a positive effect in reducing

Keith Johnson, Oakton Community College – Microaggression

Racism isn’t always an overt display of prejudiced behavior or language. Microaggression is a term coined

Muhammed Khalifa, Michigan State University – Hip Hop Culture Identities

As hip hop culture expands, schools are expanding with it. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa, assistant professor of

Lawrence Sherman, University of Cambridge – Domestic Violence and Arrests

Are strict police codes having unintended effects? Dr. Lawrence Sherman, professor of criminology at the University

Susan Thomson, Colgate University – 20th Anniversary of Genocide in Rwanda

It has been 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda. Susan Thomson, assistant professor of peace