One thing I know is that it’s extremely important to discuss how race and poverty are framed in public policy discussions. How we situate social issues in the larger context of society says a lot about our commitment to change. Read More
A closer look at roses reveals that their social significance is more than merely ornamental. Roses not only dominate the commercial cut flower market, but also represent our ongoing quest for beauty and distinction in the mundane. Read More
A group of sociologists recently revisited the controversial 1965 Moynihan Report on black Americans. Despite its vilification at the time, social research has found that Moynihan was right about more than he was given credit for. Read More
Sociologists from around the world met in Taipei, Taiwan, last March to discuss the issues that unite and divide the field across national lines. Unequal resources, regional differences, and state regulation of scholarship emerged as key points of conflict and convergence. Read More
