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Sociology will be at the forefront of studies into digital technologies, globalization, environmental change, health, and economic inequalities. New possibilities in data collection and analysis will revolutionize quantitative methods, while…
Remembering Erich Fromm Today, March 18, we commemorate the passing of twentieth-century social psychologist, sociologist, and critical theorist Erich Fromm. Born in 1900, Fromm was a German Jew who fled…
In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, March 17, we join Ireland in celebrating St.…
High-SES parents of children with disabilities employ a strategic and assertive approach to navigate the special education system, leveraging their financial, cultural, and social capital to ensure optimal outcomes for…
What?! Karl Marx?! Yes, today, March 14, we commemorate the passing of the most polarizing figures in history: Karl Marx. Though he died on this date in 1883, few can…
Public opinion polls are now highly technical exercises in modeling rather than direct measurements of the population. As a result, what they mean can be difficult to parse--and the horse-race-obsessed…
In the spirit of global unity, Society Today recognizes and celebrates the national holidays of all the peoples of the world. Today, March 12, we join Mauritius in celebrating its…
In sociology, privilege is the array of unearned benefits or advantages bestowed on individuals due to their membership in a social group. Because of the multiple and varied ways privileges…
Rest in Power Today, March 10, we commemorate the passing of an extraordinary figure in American history, Harriet Tubman. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, her life was a…