Men who attend college are more likely to commit property crimes during their college years than their non-college-attending peers, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.
Those who know someone who died in the Iraq War or 9/11 terrorist attacks are less likely to approve of President Bush's performance in office than people who have no such connections, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The pattern holds true for Republicans as well as Democrats, conservatives as well as liberals, and across all races, ages, education levels and incomes.
Working overtime has a disproportionate impact on women in dual-earner households, exacerbating gender inequality and supporting the "separate sphere" phenomenon in which men are the breadwinners while women tend to the home, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.
In one of the first studies to link molecular genetic variants to adolescent delinquency, sociological research published in the August issue of the American Sociological Review identifies three genetic predictors"”of serious and violent delinquency"”that gain predictive precision when considered together with social influences, such as family, friends and school processes.
While the 2008 summer Olympics in Beijing has elicited a rallying cry for human rights among high-profile activists and organizations outside China, ordinary Chinese citizens are mobilizing to fight for their rights inside the rapidly changing country, according to sociologist Ching Kwan Lee, writing in the summer issue of the American Sociological Association's Contexts magazine.
Women can make inroads into male-dominated management ranks as companies that downsize restructure their scaled-back workforces, according to new research by a University of Illinois sociologist.
Contrary to the popular perception of a so-called "opting out revolution," new sociological research from the June issue of the American Sociological Review reveals that professional women's employment rates have continually pushed higher over time, and that the employment gap between mothers and childless women is shrinking.
Fascinating scientific advances across the spectrum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines will be featured and explained through engaging table-top exhibits at the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) 14th Annual Exhibition & Reception. The exhibition/reception will be held 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 25, in Rooms B338-340 of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC.
In the long-standing battle for journalistic freedom, the victor is the Bush Administration and its embedded media program in Iraq, according to sociologist Andrew M. Lindner, writing in the spring issue of the American Sociological Association's Contexts magazine.
Pope Benedict XVI will visit the United States April 15-21 with stops in Washington, DC, and New York City. Sociologists are available to comment on the implications of the pope's visit, the state of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States, and related issues.
New sociological research shows that, when trying to create new markets for technology products, firms that dare to publicly mention their competitors in their public positioning actually do better for it.
"Job hopping" is a common career strategy for today's young professionals, yet new research indicates workers who frequently change jobs generally end up earning less than their more stable counterparts.
Contrary to popular stereotypes assuming that areas undergoing immigration are associated with spiraling crime, a study reveals that such areas experience lower violence.
While the commonly assumed reason professional women leave or "opt out" of their successful careers is the burden of children and family, new sociological analysis appearing in the fall issue of Contexts magazine shows otherwise.
For years, proponents of high school athletics have pointed out the positive aspects of youth sports, such as increased bonds to school, self-esteem, achievement, competition, and fair play. However, youth sports have also been marred with high-profile accounts of brawling, sexual assault, and bullying.
The Future of Cuba, The Social Significance of Cyberspace, The Future of American Politics, Environmental Problems and Politics, and Popular Culture and Social Identity are among the Many Panels and Sessions.
New Sociological Research Shows that Lowering the Weight of SAT Scores in Admission Decisions Could Eliminate the Need for Affirmative Action.
New sociological research shows disparities between lower- and higher-income children.
Former Chilean President Ricardo Lagos to Give Opening Address at the American Sociological Association's Annual Meeting in New York City.
Science and Technology Frontiers to Come Alive at June 26, 2007, Capitol Hill Exhibition.
Getting paid to do what you already do? New sociological study finds sperm donors valued less than egg donors in reproductive marketplace. New sociological study finds sperm donors valued less than egg donors in reproductive marketplace
New sociological research shows disparities between lower- and higher-income children.
New American Sociological Review study shows adoptive parents spend as much time and money as natural parents.
Immigration played a key role in unprecedented declines in interracial and inter-ethnic marriage in the United States during the 1990s, according to a new sociological study.
More than 50 Dead in Sectarian Violence in Iraq. Is a peaceful future possible for Sunnis and Shiites? Sociological Middle East expert is available for comment.
President Bush is expected to defend his stand on the War in Iraq. Sociological and military expert available for comment.
Sociological expert available to comment on the War in Iraq.
While research on the school-to-work transition typically examines employment stability, income, and other indicators of attainment, a new sociological study focuses on youths' own assessments of whether their jobs constitute "careers."
Psychosexual therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer will speak at the American Sociological Association's (ASA) 101st Annual Meeting in Montreal, Canada. Her presentation, "Sexual Literacy: Recent Trends and Findings," will discuss major trends in the social organization of sexual knowledge, practices, and identities.
In addition to the latest sociological studies, this year's American Sociological Association meeting boasts renowned speakers such as Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist activist and author Gloria Steinem, and human rights activist Pierre Sané, UNESCO.
Americans' circle of close confidants has shrunk dramatically in the past two decades and the number of people who say they have no one with whom to discuss important matters has more than doubled, according to a new study by sociologists at Duke University and the University of Arizona.
Fascinating explorations through a broad spectrum of science will be highlighted at the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) 12th Annual Exhibition and Reception. The exhibition and reception will be held 5:30 to7:30 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2006.
Participation in dance classes and music classes are associated with an increased chance of a student pursuing a college degree, but art classes or visits to the public library are not, according to recent research by sociologists. Researchers looked at which extracurricular activities and attributes increase students' likelihood of attending college, including elite institutions, and which do not.
Teenage boys have feelings, too, and when it comes to matters of the heart, they may not be so fleeting after all. Not far beneath the bravado often on display is an unsure adolescent who finds it hard to express emotions that, while new, are nonetheless often sincerely felt.
The portrayal in the West of Islamic traditionalists or fundamentalists often emphasizes their relegation of women to lower status in the home and family, restrictions on sexual expression and reproductive rights, and harsh punishments for crimes, but a new study by Indiana University and DePauw University sociologists found that Islamic orthodoxy has an "egalitarian face."
Marital strain accelerates the typical decline in self-rated physical health that occurs over time and that this adverse effect is greater at older ages. As men and women age, they become increasingly vulnerable to marital stress.
According to widely reported community-based research, almost half the U.S. population suffers from depression. But research by two sociologists indicates that percentage is greatly exaggerated or is a misrepresentation.
Parenthood is not associated with enhanced mental health, and, in fact, is more likely to be associated with symptoms of depression, according to recently published sociological research. The research finds that parents of all types report more symptoms of depression than nonparents.
Social scientists can comment on what is known about human and social relationships and structures that could help prevent or mitigate the consequences of disasters, dismiss common myths about disasters, analyze common mistakes in developing responses to disasters.
While it has long been assumed in the disaster research community that individuals with fewer resources are more likely to suffer in a disaster"”and it is true that non-whites, the poor, and females often suffer more than their counterparts"”the race-class-and-gender trinity of variables does not capture the entire spectrum in which disaster affects society.
Financially richer people tend to be happier than poorer people, according to a sociological researcher and a graduate student. Their research is focused on whether the income effect on happiness results largely from the things money can buy or from comparing one's income to the income of others.
The American Sociological Association's 100th Annual Meeting, with the theme, "Comparative Perspectives, Competing Explanations: Accounting for the Rising and Declining Significance of Sociology," will convene August 13-16.
A study of Chicago public high school students suggests that American minority groups' widespread belief that the police and the courts treat them unfairly may begin to solidify in the 9th and 10th grades.
Scientific advances across a broad spectrum of disciplines will be featured at the 11th Annual Exhibition and Reception sponsored by the Coalition for National Science Funding. The Exhibition will highlight leading research and education projects supported by the National Science Foundation.
Social networks are based on patterns of interaction among individuals, organizations, groups, and even countries. Our own unique social networks can have profound effects on our physical and mental health and our personal safety.
Harvard President Lawrence Summers' recent statement that innate differences between the sexes might explain women's poor representation in science and engineering has generated strong public debate. Yet there is substantial research that provides clear and compelling evidence that women flourish in science when they are given the opportunity and a supportive environment.
Thomas Frank, author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, and The Nation magazine acclaimed columnist Katha Pollitt are among the featured panelists at Contexts magazine's "How Many Americas?: Culture Wars and U.S. Politics."
Objective signs of physical and social disorder in a neighborhood are much less influential in shaping people's perceptions of disorder than are the racial, ethnic, and class composition of that neighborhood.
Whether a natural disaster, human error, or an intentional attack, there are social aspects and consequences to these disasters. Social scientists can comment on what is known about human and social relationships and structures that could help prevent or mitigate the consequences of disaster.
While the U.S. work week, or hours spent working for pay by the average employee, has not significantly changed over the past 30 years, the demands of work and family are certainly colliding.
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