Recent Research on the Sociology of Marijuana and Cannabis
The Sociology of Marijuana is a growing subfield in sociology. Here we list several open access journal articles to get you started on a literature review.
Applied Worldwide at ASA 2024: Conference, Networking and More
Applied Worldwide's Director of Consulting Services reflects on her time at the annual American Sociological Association meetings in 2024.
Colonial Shadows and Judicial Bias: Unveiling Systemic Discrimination in Canada’s Legal System
Canadian sociologist Richard Atimniraye Nyelade analyzes his own with the Canadian Family Court through the lenses of "coloniality of power" and "phobogenesis."
Slavery in the Lamidate of Rey-Bouba: When UNESCO Conceals its Legacies
Experts in African History discuss the controversial UNESCO World Heritage status of the lamidate of Rey-Bouba in Cameroon. Read more here
Russia-Ukraine, Taiwan & Beyond: Insights from Filip Noubel
Sociologist Richard Atimniraye Nyelade provides insights from an exclusive interview with Filip Noubel, journalist who recently returned from Ukraine.
Examples of Applied Sociology in Real Life
We have curated a list of examples of applied sociology in real life. From community development and health, to globalization and conflict resolution.
Captain Ibrahim Traoré for a United and Independent Africa
Canadian Sociologist Richard Atimniraye Nyelade writes on Burkina Faso's Interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, discussing an autonomous future for Africa.
Breaking Barriers: Institutional Resistance to Change
Why is so little attention placed on incorporating African knowledge and history in Canadian institutions? Read more from Canadian sociologists Karine Coen-Sanchez and Richard Atimniraye Nyelade.
Sociology and Everyday Life: Tackling Systems of Power Together
This essay on sociology and everyday life written by Bernice Danjuma is part of Applied Worldwide's 2023 Global Student Essay Competition.
Rebecca Joy Tromsness, MA: Advocating for the Value of Care Work
This profile of Rebecca Joy Tromsness is brought to you by Applied Worldwide with the goal of enhancing a vision of applied sociology.