Resisting Standardization in the Hospitality Industry
How can sociological theory help us understand what happens when organizations like Island Acres Resort Motel resist standardization in the hospitality industry?
Applied Sociology of the Hartman Castle Preservation Project
Applied Worldwide is proud to partner with the Hartman Castle Preservation Corp to help save one of Gunnison, Colorado's historic buildings.
Remembering Emily Greene Balch, Sociologist and Pacifist
Emily Greene Balch was a sociologist and economist who was an advocate for underprivileged and underrepresented people. Find out more!
Sociology and Philanthropy: Can everyone be philanthropic?
What do we know about sociology and philanthropy? Does everyone have access to be philanthropic? Check out our thoughts on those questions and more.
Where do Applied Medical Sociologists Publish Research?
I am a Medical Sociologist with my PhD in Sociology. I have a research oriented degree where I conducted a relatively traditional sociology dissertation. I enjoy conducting research and writing…
AKD Sociology Honors Society Social Justice Award Winners
Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honors Society offers a Social Justice Award for students and sociologists to apply sociology.
Sociology of the Dunkers and Origins of Pennsylvania Dutch
Who are the Dunkers? Read our review of the Sociology of Religion classic, The Dunkers; a sociological interpretation, written by sociologist John Lewis Gillin.
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.
Abbey Nawrocki, PhD: Sociological Research Methods at the Census Bureau
This Applied Worldwide profile features Abbey Nawrocki, PhD, applied sociologist and survey statistician at the U.S. Census Bureau.
Symbolic Conflict in Sociology: The Power of Symbols
Symbolic conflict is a concept developed by sociologist Georg Simmel. Find out more about the history and meaning of symbolic conflict in sociology.