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“’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 […]