What is Applied Sociology? History, Definition, and Jobs
What is applied sociology? What kind of jobs for a sociology major? What are the primary industries where sociologists work? Learn all about applied sociology!
Examples of the Sociological Imagination in Everyday Life
Explore clear examples of the sociological imagination in everyday life, showing how personal struggles connect to larger social forces and institutions.
What is the Social Construction of Health and Illness?
Sociologist Dr. Stephanie Wilson defines the social construction of health and illness. What are examples of social construction of health?
Definition of Alienation: What is alienation in sociology?
What is the definition of alienation in sociology? How can we apply the Marxist concept of alienation to contemporary work environments?
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.