Contexts

sociology for the public

Winter 2019

Volume: 18 | Number: 1

The scholars featured in this thematic issue grapple with the consequences of racial wealth inequality and aim to spur discussions around innovative and viable solutions that hold promise for policymakers and everyday working families.
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In Public Office, Out of the Public Eye

Emily Campbell | In Brief

The 2018 election cycle was hailed as “the year of the woman,” as record numbers of women candidates ran for office. These women defied political … Read More

Cedric Herring’s Lasting Legacy: A Tribute

Hayward Derrick Horton and Loren Henderson |

It is indeed an honor and privilege to write this tribute for our dear friend, colleague, and longtime research collaborator, Dr. Cedric Herring. Herring received … Read More

from the editors: winter 2019

Rashawn Ray and Fabio Rojas | From the Editors

wealth inequality: winter 2019 Reminiscent of scenes from the 1930s Great Depression, hundreds of federal workers in near freezing temperatures were wrapped around a shopping … Read More

Winter 2019: Wealth Inequality Table of Contents

Contexts Magazine |

The scholars featured in this thematic issue grapple with the consequences of racial wealth inequality and aim to spur discussions around innovative and viable solutions … Read More

Eradicating Wealth Inequality Includes Achieving Equal Pay: Sources

Sarah David Heydemann and Andrea Johnson | Policy Brief

The sources for the Winter 2019 policy brief are as follows: Congress should pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to update and strengthen the … Read More

About Contexts

Contexts is a quarterly magazine that makes cutting-edge social research accessible to general readers. We're the public face of sociology.

It is a publication of the American Sociological Association, edited by Rashawn Ray (University of Maryland, College Park) and Fabio Rojas (Indiana University).