13

Aug

Criminology

From Trauma to Trouble: ACEs and Delinquency in Rural, Suburban, and Urban Settings

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On Average, Florida Youths Endure Multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): This is the case in both rural (2.40) and urban/suburban (2.28) settings. Rural Youths Report More Delinquent Acts: Rural youths…

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02

Aug

Criminology

How Early-Life Conditions Shape Racial Disparities in Arrests

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Racial disparities in arrest rates are significantly influenced by cumulative disadvantages beginning in early childhood, such as poverty and neighborhood disadvantage. If early-life conditions were equal across races, racial disparities…

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22

Jul

Politics

Revolutionary Ripple Effects: Do Neighboring Uprisings Influence Democracy?

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A new study explores whether revolutions in one country can lead to increased democracy and reduced inequality in neighboring nations. Different types of political upheavals (revolutions, coups, protest-led ousters) have…

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16

Jul

Criminology

From Extremist to Ex-Extremist: The Journey of Leaving Domestic Terrorism

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The FBI has seen a 357% increase in domestic violent extremism cases from 2013 to 2021, highlighting the growing threat of domestic terrorism. Domestic violent extremists have diverse motivations, which…

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28

Mar

Education

ASA Launches The Value of Sociology Initiative

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Last week, in response to conservative attacks on the discipline, the American Sociological Association launched The Value of Sociology Initiative to better demonstrate to voters and policymakers the value of…

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26

Mar

Education, Podcast

Society Today Podcast, Episode 1 (Kristian Karlson)

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It's finally here! Episode 1 of the Society Today podcast, featuring Dr. Kristian Karlson of the University of Copenhagen, is now live! Listen below for a fascinating discussion about racial…

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20

Mar

Criminology, Geography/Place, Human Rights

How Toronto’s Trespass Tactics Undermine Urban Inclusion and Fairness

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In 2021, the City of Toronto utilized the Trespass to Property Act to issue suspension notices to encampment leaders, effectively prioritizing property owners' interests over the rights and dignities of…

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06

Mar

Health

Clobbered by COVID: A Closer Look at Workers and Families

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A new study finds that mothers suffered more negative mental effects than fathers during the pandemic. A second study finds that essential workers had better mental health outcomes in states…

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04

Mar

Criminology, Education, Fundamentals

Sociology Under Siege: Threats to Its Academic Standing

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Academic sociology is threatened by conservative politicians, natural science elitists, market-driven governance in the academy, and its own insularity. Academic sociology is probably safe for the time being, though there…

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