“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 […]
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Scholar Spotlight: Understanding the Gender Pay Gap with Dr. Francine Blau, Cornell University
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
“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.
“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
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 […]
Gateway or Cul de Sac?
“Gateway or Cul de Sac?: Using Big Data to Assess Legal Recreational Marijuana and Changes in the Use of ‘Hard’ Drugs..” – Robert Todd Perdue & James Hawdon Received April 26, 2019, Accepted for publication September 9, 2019, Published September 30, 2019 Abstract Does legalizing marijuana result in decreased narcotic use as legalization proponents and […]
Nationalism, Patriotism, & Immigration
“The Effects of Polarizing Elite Messaging on Nationalism, Patriotism, and Views of Immigration.” – John Graeber, Nick McRee, & Mark Setzler. Received May 10, 2019, Accepted for publication August 26, 2019, Published September 30, 2019 Abstract This study examines the influence of nationalism and patriotic sentiment on attitudes toward immigration in the United States, during […]
Because I Learn!
“Because I Learn!”: An Exploratory Note on the Academic Identity of African American Children – Matthew Sheptoski & Janice Tucker. Received July 17, 2018, Accepted for publication April 17, 2019, Published May 3, 2019 Abstract Academic identity refers to the extent to which one identifies or defines the self in terms of academic-related experiences and […]
Something Old or Something New?
Something Old or Something New?: Complexity Theory and Sociology – Daniel J. Davis. Received September 14, 2018 Accepted for publication April 17, 2019 Published May 3, 2019 Abstract Does complexity theory offer novel theoretical and empirical insights into social processes or is it merely a repackaging of sociology’s central tenets? This question motivates the following […]
Subjective Patriotism
“Subjective Patriotism: A Cross-section Comparison of the Millenial, Generation X. Baby Boom, and Silent Generation Birth Cohorts.” Jared M. Adams & David A. Gay Received April 3, 2018 Accepted for publication January 25, 2019 Published April 17, 2019 Abstract With the power to unite or divide a nation, patriotism is an integral component of the […]