Will Technology Enhance or Erode Human Connection?
This blog post highlights the relationship between technology and human connection, exploring the benefits and drawbacks.
Boardwalk Sociology: People-Watching at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Applied Worldwide co-founder Dr. Stephanie Wilson reflects on sociological observations at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Top Four Empowering Careers for Sociology Majors
Sociology majors graduate with sought-after skills in social analysis and research methods. Here are 10 diverse careers for sociology majors.
Why Understanding Core Sociology Concepts is Vital for Social Advocacy
Social advocacy is not just a cause; it is a craft. It demands clarity, empathy, and a deep understanding of how society functions...
How Sociological Thinking Shapes Human-Centered Professions
Sociological thinking offers powerful insights into the complexities of human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics of today’s world. All this makes it a vital tool in shaping human-centered professions...
How Sociological Thinking Prepares You for Real-World Change
The current world is marked by constant social, economic, and political shifts. Understanding the forces that shape human behavior and institutions is more critical than ever...
When Talking Helps: Why Emotional Support Belongs in Every Classroom
Research makes it clear. Students learn best when they feel emotionally safe. Continue reading to learn more about emotional support in the classroom.
How Social Factors Shape Women’s Reproductive Health Choices
Women’s reproductive health choices, though deeply personal, are heavily shaped by societal influences. Often seen as biological, fertility and family planning decisions are deeply shaped by social, cultural, and economic contexts...
Mindy Fried, PhD: Policy Analysis and Social Justice Issues
This profile of Dr. Mindy Fried is sponsored by Sociologists for Women in Society (SWS). Learn how to become an applied sociologist.
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The Sociological Imagination of Droughts: A Social History
How can the social history of Ancestral Pueblo people ignite the sociological imagination and inform solutions to the decades-long drought in the Southwest?