In Brief
News and notes.
Perceptions of Police Procedural Justice
It seems intuitive that the neighborhood you grew up in and your past experiences with authority figures would shape your perceptions of police as helpful … Read MoreThe Marriage Market Gap
“Will they or won’t they?” The popular question is situated in lay beliefs about romantic love and choice, but overlooks the structural hurdles people face … Read MorePoliticians: Selfish or Selfless?
What’s more valuable to you: agency or communion? In Social Psychology Quarterly, Kimmo Eriksson considers whether Democrats and Republicans answer this question differently. He … Read MoreJustifying Gentrification
Incoming gentrifiers often appreciate the authenticity, grit, and diversity of their new neighborhoods. Many even acknowledge feeling guilty for contributing to gentrification, the process by … Read MoreWhat Does Homeownership Buy?
Regardless of racial or ethnic background, there is a strong American preference for home-owning over renting. While this is found to be true time and … Read MoreThat’s Not My Size
If you’re a woman, at some point you’ve probably wondered why your clothing size is completely different from brand to brand. Katelynn Bishop, Kjerstin Gruys, … Read MoreForaging on the Margins of the Labor Market
Finding a job is hard no matter who you are. But some people face more barriers to obtaining employment than others, including racial minorities and … Read MoreParenting Without Papers
Scholars of immigration and family have depicted the ways immigration enforcement policies affect Latinx children and families. Much attention has been paid to the long-term … Read MoreNonviolent Protests and the Formation of Democracies
Can the barrel of a gun point the way to democracy? Some political scientists and sociologists seem to think so. Ali Kadivar challenges this convention … Read MoreBlack Deaths Matter
It’s hard to imagine a more traumatic experience than the unexpected death of a loved one. But imagination often becomes reality for Black Americans, who … Read More