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Culture

Why Some Acts of Cultural Borrowing Spark Outrage: Insights from a New Study

Acts of cultural boundary-crossing evoke significant disapproval when perceived as disrespectful or exploiting the target culture, especially when done by individuals of higher socioeconomic status. The concept of "cultural tariffing"…

Fundamentals

A New Era of Inquiry: Emerging Trends in Sociology

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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…

Disability

Special Education and Socioeconomic Status: Unveiling Parental Strategies for Success

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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…

Education

The Struggle for Educational Mobility: A Tale of Race and Reward

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Since World War II, disadvantaged Blacks have been as upwardly mobile as disadvantaged Whites in education. However, highly educated Blacks struggle to maintain their educational advantages at a rate far…

Fundamentals, Organizations

Demystifying Sociology: What it is and why you should know

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Sociology is the study of society and everything in it. Sociology is less about what is studied and more about how. As a discipline, sociology is unmatched in its breadth…