Category: Sociology
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Beverly Thompson, Siena College – Women Covered in Ink
Women now get the more tattoos than men in the U.S. Beverly Thompson, associate professor of sociology at Siena College, explores how discrimination still follows women in this artistic endeavor. Dr. Thompson earned her Ph.D. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. Her main research focus is in the…
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Brett Hendrickson, Lafayette College – Latinos and the U.S. Catholic Church
The Catholic Church will soon have a Latino majority congregation. Brett Hendrickson, associate professor of religious studies at Lafayette College, looks to understand more of the culture and heritage of these church goers. Brett Hendrickson is an associate professor of religious studies at Lafayette College, where he studies and teaches on religion in the Americas,…
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Erin Davis, Cornell College – LGBTQ Homeless
The homeless face additional challenges when they are LGBTQ. Erin Davis, professor of sociology at Cornell College, looks into why homeless LGBTQ individuals face an even greater challenge. Professor of Sociology Erin Davis explores cultural diversity and social inequalities, focusing on gender, sexualities, bodies, and identities in her courses and research at Cornell College in…
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Daina Harvey, College of the Holy Cross – Beer and the Environment
The environment plays a huge part in wine-making – what about beer? Daina Harvey, assistant professor of sociology at the College of the Holy Cross, discusses why gout de terroir isn’t just for wineries. Daina Cheyenne Harvey earned a B.B.A (Finance) and a Double B.A. (Philosophy and Economics) from the University of Texas-Austin and a…
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R. Khari Brown, Wayne State University – Race, Religion and Politics
Politically charged sermons can have varying effects on congregations. R. Khari Brown, associate professor in the department of sociology at Wayne State University, examines the pulpit. Khari Brown, an associate professor of sociology at Wayne State University, is a leading expert of religion and American politics. He is also an adjunct research scientist at the…
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Stefan Al, University of Pennsylvania – The Future of the Mall
Is the era of the shopping mall comes to a close? Stefan Al, associate professor of city and regional planning at the University of Pennsylvania, determines whether the mall is really dying, or just needs a shake-up. Stefan Al is an architect, urban designer, scholar, educator, and author, currently serving as Associate Professor of Urban…
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Teresa Gonzales, Knox College – Play and Public Space
Are you getting enough play time? Teresa Gonzales, assistant professor of sociology at Knox College, explores how play isn’t just for kids and how it can be used to make better communities. A native of Mexican-Chicago, Teresa Irene Gonzales is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Knox College and a regular contributor to everydaysociologyblog.com. During…
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Bella DePaulo, University of California Santa Barbara – More Single People Than Ever Before
There’s a lot of single people out there. Bella DePaulo, Project Scientist at the University of California Santa Barbara, examines if this is a good thing for our society. Bella DePaulo (Ph.D., Harvard) has been described by Atlantic magazine as “America’s foremost thinker and writer on the single experience.” She is the author of more…
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Richard Sadler, Michigan State University – Fighting Rust Belt Blight
How do you fight abandonment in the Rust Belt? Richard Sadler, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University, explores avenues for concerned citizens to take to fight blight. Rick Sadler is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Public Health at Michigan State University in Flint. His work is rooted…
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Richard Ocejo, John Jay College of Criminal Justice – Are Low Status Jobs Cool?
Is our view of culture shifting? Richard Ocejo, associate professor of sociology at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, looks into this question. I am an associate professor of sociology at John Jay College, and also a member of the doctoral faculty in sociology at the Graduate Center. My forthcoming book, Masters of Craft:…