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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
- Prof. Jordan to participate in a lecture series presented by the AGSL in February.Professor Jennifer Jordan's discussion will look at the role of paper maps in her career path on Wednesday, February 11th at 3:00pm. The American …
- Kassandra Thompson to present work on generative AI in science next week (Dec. 2) at the NMDSI speaker series.December 2, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Student Research Scholars Showcase Hear from Kassandra Thompson and Temitope Comfort Iroko, doctoral candidates at …
- Prof. Cary Costello has been selected to receive the 2025 Elena Dominguez Award from the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center in recognition of his contributions to education and community service.Cary will be honored at the Community Center’s “Big Night Out” award ceremony and fundraiser on November 22.
