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Changing the World.
The field of sociology is as broad and diverse as the communities being studied.
Sociology examines the organization, structure, and change of social groups and institutions. It combines rigorous methods of analysis to better understand how social systems and group dynamics shape (and are shaped by) individuals and groups. Sociologists think critically about various aspects of society from politics to the family to better understand sources of inequality and to identify remedies for this inequality. Sociology students are often interested in acquiring critical tools to document social trends and discover ways to change social structures.
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Department News
- Sociology Professors John & Aki Roberts win Best Paper AwardThe editors of Criminology & Public Policy, a journal of the American Society of Criminology, announced that Aki Roberts and John Roberts (both Sociology) … Read more
- Prof. Noelle Chesley to give keynote address at local conferenceSociology Prof. Noelle Chesley will be delivering a keynote address at the National At-Home Dad Network Conference in Milwaukee on September 23rd entitled: Expanding … Read more
- Prof. Gordon Gauchat’s recent publication is featured in the August edition of UWM’s INFOCUSSociology Prof. Gordan Gauchat publishes a new paper titled, “The Legitimacy of Science” which leads to an interview and feature story in UWM’s IN … Read more
- Prof. Cary Costello receives an award from Shepherd ExpressSociology Prof. Cary Costello was selected to receive the Shepherd Express' LGBTQ+ Progress Award in Education at a ceremony, held in August 2023 at … Read more