Check out Associate Professor of Sociology Ruth Braunstein’s recent article in The Guardian titled “The backlash against rightwing evangelicals is reshaping American politics and faith.” ***Excerpt from article*** What if I were to tell you that the following trends in American religion were all connected: rising numbers of people who are religiously unaffiliated (“nones”) or […]

Congratulations to Sociology Professor Simon Cheng for being selected as the Vice President- Elect of the Eastern Sociological Society. Please also join us in congratulating the individuals listed below:  President-Elect: Dana Fisher Secretary: Amy Hsin Treasurer: Elena Vesselinov Executive Committee Member: Christel Kesler Executive Committee Member: Prema Kurien

Check out graduate student Kristen Kirksey’s article, “A Social History of Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding in the United States,” which discusses differences in breastfeeding rates in White women and Black women as well as racial disparities and the impact of public policy and social movements. Excerpt from abstract: “I found that the persistent racial disparities […]

Check out a recent article on UConn Today, titled “UConn Authors Exploring Just Sustainabilities,” where they interview Associate Professor in Residence of Sociology, Phoebe Godfrey, about a recent book of case studies she edited called Global Im-Possibilities which explores the concept of “just sustainabilities,” including policies, practices, and challenges, faced by individuals and governments working toward […]