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Guest Edited by Cindy Brooks Dollar Studies of crime, deviance and social control have been a cornerstone of social science research for well over a century. Historically, these studies focused on explaining the causes of state-sanctioned violent or property crime or other acts deemed culturally deviant by conventional standards. As scholars began problematizing the socio-political […]

“To Call or Not to Call? Factors Influencing American Indian or Alaska Natives’ Propensity to Report Violent Victimizations to Police” – Kiley E. Molinari, Jessica L. Burke, & Jessica M. Doucet Abstract This study uses the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), located under the Bureau of Justice Statistics, to examine several factors predicted to influence […]

“Gendered Trajectories Towards Professional Success: Volunteering among Immigrant Professionals in Six Cities” – Shannon N. Davis & James C. Witte Abstract Civic engagement among immigrants matters in two distinct ways. The first lies with the benefits to the community from immigrant civic engagement by immigrants. The second lies in the advantages that may accrue to […]

Seeking Balance: Peace, Love and Forgiveness in Studies on Crime, Deviance, and Control  Guest editor: Cindy Brooks Dollar, University of North Carolina at Greensboro Studies of crime, deviance and social control have been a cornerstone of social science research for well over a century. Historically, these studies focused on explaining the causes of state-sanctioned violent […]

Dear Readers, My name is Victoria Kurdyla, and I am the new editor for Sociation. I am writing to you with an exciting series of announcements regarding the journal! As the new editor, I invite you to share your work for our upcoming issue! We encourage you to submit your original research articles (quantitative, qualitative, or […]

SPECIAL ISSUE INTRODUCTION: Reloading an Old Save File. Follow this link to great pieces on this topic!

“COVID-19 Photovoice: Creating College Student Peer-to-Peer Support Groups with an Online Active Learning Assignment.” – Anastacia Schulhoff Abstract This paper describes a photovoice project that created a peer-to-peer support community in online undergraduate sociology classes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings suggest that participation in the photovoice project fostered the creation of a peer-to-peer social support […]

“‘Turn it up!’: Exploring the Factors that Affect the Acquisition of Hearing Aids.” – Jason Milne & Lissa Power-deFur Abstract The purpose of this interdisciplinary research is to examine the impact of identity and identity processes on whether an individual acquires a hearing aid(s).  Using a qualitative design, twenty-three adults were interviewed about their hearing […]

Introduction to the Special Issue “COVID-19, Disability, and the Sociological Imagination.” – Samantha Nousak Follow this link to twelve great pieces and a podcast on this topic!

“Exploring Rural Food Insecurity in North Carolina: Debunking an Urban Myth.” – Timothy Mulrooney, Erica Mulrooney, & Christopher McGinn Abstract The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has utilized the term food desert to highlight regions within low-income communities located far from fresh and healthy sources of food such as supermarkets and farmers markets. Most […]

Parental Cross-Nativity and Intermarriage among Second-Generation Mexican Americans in Metropolitan Los Angeles.” – Rosalío Cedillo Abstract Sociologists have long regarded intermarriage as an important indicator of integration between immigrant and native groups. This study examines how parental cross-nativity marriages between Mexican-origin foreign-born parents and Mexican-origin parents born in the U.S. affect intermarriage among second-generation Mexican […]

“’Standing Up For What She Believes In’: U.S. Women’s Soccer Fan Responses to the Interplay of Sport and Politics.” – Elizabeth S. Cavalier & Rachel Allison Abstract Scholars have identified a new wave of athlete political activism and/or advocacy, often led by the example of women. Yet despite the importance of fan responses to political […]

Call for Chapters: The Reproduction and Maintenance of Inequalities in Interpersonal Relationships | IGI GlobalResearchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before October 13, 2021, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter.Authors will be notified by October 27, 2021 about […]

“Neutralization Theory and the NFL’s Domestic Violence Issues: A Case Study Analysis.” – Danny E. Malone, Jr. & Kelli Smith Abstract This study applied neutralization techniques from neutralization theory (Sykes and Matza, 1957) to NFL players involved in domestic violence. A qualitative method, case study analysis was performed on four NFL players. Data was a […]

“Little Free Libraries: Creativity and Altruism as a Self-Healing Aid in the Time of COVID-19.” – Will M. Williams Abstract Through a mixed-method research design, this study explores the Little Free Library (LFL) phenomenon from the perspective of the library’s owner, or “steward.” Specifically, the research interrogates the role LFLs play on a personal level […]

“Investigating Human Trafficking Within the United States: A State-Level Analysis of Prevalence and Correlates.” – Lisa A. Eargle & Jessica M. Doucet Abstract Human trafficking remains one of the most pervasive criminal activities worldwide, including in the United States. Much of the research on human trafficking in the U.S. has been limited, focusing primarily on […]

“A Case Study Accessing the Feasibility of a Local Food Label among Producers and Consumers.” – Julia F. Waity, Mitchell A. Farrell, & Von R. Eaton Abstract Local food labeling programs provide transparency and help consumers select products that will benefit the local food system. Establishing a local food label can increase consumers’ ability to […]

Disability, Invisible and Visible, in the Wake of COVID-19 Guest editors: Marni Brown, Georgia Gwinnett College Samantha Nousak, Kent State University Tiffany Taylor, Kent State University Disability has long been a neglected area of sociological research. In the wake of COVID-19, however, disability and health have never been a more salient issue for us to […]

“Misperceptions of Racial and Ethnic Student Organizations on a Predominantly White Campus.” – Kaylee Gramly Abstract Much of the research on racial and ethnic student organizations focus on the organizations’ benefits and the individuals involved. This paper shifts the focus to the student perceptions of race and ethnicity-based organizations. This paper aims to understand how […]

Concealed Carry on Campus as an Expression of Racialized Vulnerability – Todd C. Couch Abstract Over the last twenty years, colleges and universities in the United States have begun to place campus safety as one of its highest priorities. Displeased with current best practices in campus security, a minority of students advocate for allowing concealed […]

The Relationship between Global Perceptions of Police in the United States and Citizen Satisfaction with Local Police – Candace E. Griffith & Allison J. Foley Abstract Police are under increased public scrutiny due to particularly newsworthy officer-involved shootings that garner significant concern. This concern undoubtedly shapes the public’s global perceptions of police legitimacy, but does […]

“The Significance of Social Bonds for Asian Americans: Investigating the Relationship between Sex/Gender, Race/Ethnicity, Immigrant Generation, and Educational Attainment.” – Joong Won Kim, Anthony A. Peguero, & Jennifer M. Bondy Abstract Social bond theory suggests that strong bonds to school influence better outcomes on measures of educational progress and success. However, we know little about […]

“Explaining Collegiate Sexual Assault Offending and Victimization Using a Feminized Routine Activities Framework.” – Kristen Bethune & Cindy Brooks Dollar Received January 25, 2020, Accepted for Publication August 14, 2020, Published August 21, 2020 Abstract We extend the literature on collegiate sexual assault by examining patterns of victimization and offending across multiple college campuses. We […]

SOCIATION The Official Peer-Reviewed and Open Access Journal of the North Carolina Sociological Association  CALL FOR PAPERS Racism and Sexism in Virtual Comic and Gaming Environments Rhys Hall, rhys.hall@uconn.edu David G. Embrick, david.embrick@uconn.edu Although we have witnessed an increase in social science scholarship in comic and gaming environments, and in particular the still new area […]

“Microagressions, Intersectional Assumptions, and Unnoticed Burdens of Racialized College Life for Brown and Black Students at a PWI.” – Abigail B. Reiter & Elizabeth M. Reiter Received August 29, 2019, Accepted for publication April 16, 2020, Published April 17, 2020 Abstract While American education is often considered a meritocratic institution, race acts as a structuring […]

“The Great Divide: The Impact of Political and Religious Conservatism on Attitudes toward Rape-Related Abortions.” – Ketty Fernandez, Madelyn Diaz, and J. Scott Carter Received September 9, 2019, Accepted for publication March 12, 2020, Published March 23, 2020  Abstract  The growing ideological divide between political and religious liberals and conservatives is a popular topic among […]

Sociation will be offering new content by creating videos highlighting scholarly discourse on a variety of topics. Dr. Francine Blau is our first scholar filmed who discussing recent research on the gender pay gap. Please enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_UX9e2w5Kc&feature=emb_title

“Accessible Rations: Food Environment and Race – The Case of Forsyth County, North Carolina.” – Tangela Towns & Richard G. Moye Received November 1, 2019, Accepted for publication January 21, 2020, Published February 1, 2020 Abstract This study assesses the spatial physical surroundings of the food environment of Forsyth County, which includes the city of […]

“Flawed Measurement of Hiring Discrimination against African Americans.” – Raj Ghoshal Received July 26, 2019, Accepted for publication December 16, 2019, Published December 20, 2019 Abstract This article addresses debates about race and hiring discrimination. Many experimental audit studies compare how equal-quality resumes with typically-white versus typically-black names are treated on the job market, often […]

Ending America’s War with Itself: A Conversation with Henry Giroux.” – Lawrence M. Eppard & Henry A. Giroux Received September 4, 2019, Accepted for publication October 4, 2019, Published November 12, 2019. Introduction The United States finds itself at a crossroads, facing several social problems that require new and urgent responses. Whether it is the […]