Explore the systems that shape our lives
Social dynamics impact each of our lives in powerful ways.
Sociology gives you the tools to see how power, policy, and history shape lives — and to imagine something better. You’ll gain a better understanding of society as you work to improve it, whether through research, advocacy, or community partnerships.
News
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Podcast: debate and discourse in the prison classroom
Sociology Professor Shelly Tenenbaum talks about the courses she teaches to incarcerated students through the Emerson Prison Initiative.
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Social determinants of health
Professor Torres Stone’s central research focus is on the complex social and structural inequities in the fields of health and mental health well-being, with particular emphasis on racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States.
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Congratulations, 2025 honorees
Join us in recognizing the 2025 recipient of the Addams-Mills Award and welcoming this year’s new inductees into the Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society.
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Podcast: Making moral citizens
Professor Jack Delehanty discusses his new book that explores how religion can empower people to fight for social justice.
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