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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: June 1, 2018

Allison Nobles on June 1, 2018

Happy Friday! This week at TSP we’ve got social science research on involuntary celibacy, sexism in employment, and Hollywood.

The Editors’ Desk:

“Hollywood’s New Blockbusters and Sociology’s Special Agents,” by Doug Hartmann. Doug reflects on sociology and movies via a recent New Yorker article featuring sociologist Violaine Roussel’s new book, Representing Talent: Hollywood Agents and the Making of Movies.

There’s Research on That!:

“Involuntary Celibacy and the Life Course,” by Allison Nobles. In light of recent talk about “incels” — involuntary celibates — we rounded up social science research on this population.

Discoveries:

“When Women are Too Smart to be Hired,” by Isabel Arriagada. New research in the American Sociological Review finds that high academic achievement pays off for men in the job market, but not for women.

Clippings:

“Sexism and Sickness,” by Allison Nobles. Salon talks to Catherine Harnois and Joao Luiz Bastos about how workplace discrimination makes women sick.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: May 25, 2018

Allison Nobles on May 25, 2018

Welcome to another week at TSP! We’ve got research on the meanings of motherhood and opting out, state variation in felon disenfranchisement, and the relationship between unauthorized immigrants and the U.S. economy.

There’s Research on That!:

“Opting In and Out of Motherhood,” by Amber Joy Powell. As Mother’s Day came and went in the United States, we reflected on the social science behind the meanings of motherhood and the impact on those who opt out.

Discoveries:

“How Albanians became White in Little Italy,” by Lucas Lynch. New research in Ethnic and Racial Studies finds that Albanian immigrants were able to incorporate themselves into Italian businesses and neighborhoods in 1960s New York City because of shared culture, history, and racial backgrounds.

Clippings:

“The States are Not United on Felon Voting Rights,” by Caity Curry. The New York Times discusses the work of Sarah Shannon and Chris Uggen on state variation in felon disenfranchisement practices.

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Contexts:

“Is Unauthorized Immigration an Economic Drain on American Communities? Research Says No,” by Helen B. Marrow, Will Tyson, Susan C. Pearce, Martha Crowley, and Kim Ebert.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“It’s 2018. It’s Time to Update Sex Ed,” by Lorena Garcia.

Social Studies MN:

“Learning from Political Splits in Spain,” by Allison J. Steinke.

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Cyborgology reflects on real name policies and “student problem” memes.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies investigates German imperial policy in southwest Africa.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: May 18, 2018

Allison Nobles on May 18, 2018

Happy Friday! Here at TSP headquarters we’re wrapping up our spring semester with research on public outings, collective mothering, and H1-B visa holders and their dependents.

Discoveries:

“More Than Just a Walk in the Park,” by Brooke Chambers. New work in Sociological Theory finds that going out in public is influenced by social factors like identity and bias.

Clippings:

“Collective Mothering,” by Allison Nobles. Ms. Magazine talks to social scientists about the long history of collective mothering in the United States.

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“I Felt Like Destroying Something Beautiful,” by Sandra Loughrin.

“Who Gets a Ticket?” by Evan Stewart and Jenn Edwards.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Keeping “Dependents” Dependent,” by Amy Bhatt.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

Give Methods a Chance talks to Melissa J. Wilde about comparative historical research.
Cyborgology reflects on A.I. intelligence, autonomy, and service.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies interviews Natalie Belsky about Jewish survival in the Soviet Union.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: May 11, 2018

Allison Nobles on May 11, 2018

Welcome to another sociology-filled week at TSP! We’ve got social science research on prison conditions around the globe, racial disparities in the deaths of family members, and a look at who participated in the March for Our Lives protests.

There’s Research on That!:

“Prison Conditions Around the Globe,” by Isabel Arriagada and Caity Curry. Social science research on prisons can help us understand the conditions of prison life and how broader social context shapes prison structures.

“Race and Antiracism in Schools,” by Lucas Lynch. In light of debates over history textbooks and lesson plans about slavery, we rounded up social science research on antiracism in education.

Discoveries:

“Racial Disparities in Loss of Family Members,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. New research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that Black Americans are more likely to experience the death of multiple family members and to experience the death of a family member at an earlier age than White Americans.

Clippings:

“March for Our Lives Wasn’t Just about Youth,” by Jasmine Syed. The Washington Post talks to Dana R. Fisher about the wide crowd of people who participated in the March for Our Lives protests.

“Parenting Beyond the Gender Binary,” by Allison Nobles. New York Magazine talks to sociologist-parents about trying to raise children without a rigid gender binary.

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“Pocket-sized Politics,” by Evan Stewart.

Contexts:

“Tobacco 21,” by Paula M. Lantz.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Black Marriages in America: An Interview with the Authors of Marriage in Black,” by Arielle Kuperberg.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

Cyborgology reviews the 2017 update of the book, Alone Together.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies interviews Ali Ahmida about his work on genocide in colonial Libya.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: May 4, 2018

Allison Nobles on May 4, 2018

Happy Friday and may the fourth be with you. This week we’ve got social science research on evangelicals, new research that shows sanctuary cities may be safer than we think, and a look at why marriage proposals are stuck in the past.

There’s Research on That!:

“The Complexity of Evangelicals in the United States,” by Amber Joy Powell. Sociological research provides a complicated picture of evangelicals in the United States and their beliefs.

“The Social Consequences of Conflict,” by Brooke Chambers. Violent conflicts have many consequences, and here we rounded up social science research on their social and relational effects.

Discoveries:

“Are Sanctuary Cities Safer than We Think?” by Caity Curry. New research in Justice Quarterly finds that sanctuary policies for immigrants may actually reduce criminal activity and increase police cooperation in these cities.

Clippings:

“The Power of Commemorating the Past,” by Brooke Chambers. In a recent article in The Conversation, Nancy Berns explains the many ways commemorative events can prove beneficial, while also pointing out that not all historical violence is commemorated equally.

“Why Marriage Proposals are Stuck in the Past,” by Jasmine Syed. The Atlantic talks with Ellen Lamont and Judy Chu about why marriage proposals often perpetuate traditional gender roles.

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“Bouncers and Bias,” by Amber Joy Powell.

Contexts:

“Young Women of Color and Shifting Sexual Identities,” by Tristan Bridges and Mignon Moore.

“All Credentials aren’t Created Equal,” by Louise Seamster.

“Anger, Profanity, and Hatred,” by by Audra Buck-Coleman.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Patterns of Progress? Changes in Gender Ideology 1977-2016,” by David Cotter.

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Girl w/ Pen! talks to Misha Hill about her experiences working in policy.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies features graduate student, Brooke Chambers.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: April 27, 2018

Allison Nobles on April 27, 2018

Welcome to another sociology-filled week, friends! Spring rolled around just in time for Earth Day at TSP headquarters, and in honor of this we’ve got a new piece reviewing the history of environmental activism. You can also dig into race and belonging, GPA and likability for women in STEM, and discriminatory nightclub dress codes.

There’s Research on That!:

“The Evolution of Environmental Activism,” by Sarah Catherine Billups and Erik Kojola. In honor of Earth Day, we reviewed the history of environmental activism in the United States.

“Race, Space, and Belonging,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. In light of the arrest of two Black men at a Philadelphia Starbucks, we gathered social science research on race, space, and belonging.

Discoveries:

“In the Club While Black,” by Amber Joy Powell. New research in Sociology of Race & Ethnicity finds that Black men encounter more discriminatory experiences because of their dress in Texas nightclubs than White and Latino men.

Clippings:

“High GPA, Low Likability for Women in STEM,” by Jasmine Syed. Science Daily features Natasha Quadlin’s recent study, which found disparities in callback rates between men and women who majored in math.

“How Gender, Family, and Race Influence Gun Culture,” by Lucas Lynch. Vox talks with Jennifer Carlson about how gun carrying is intertwined with cultural understandings of gender, race, and family.

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“Boozy Milkshakes and Sordid Spirits,” by Evan Stewart.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Not All Housework is Created Equal: Particular Housework Tasks and Couples’ Relationship Quality,” by Daniel Carlson.

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Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reflects on the Warsaw Ghetto monument and the 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Cyborgology ponders identity verification, trust, and financial technology.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: April 20, 2018

Allison Nobles on April 20, 2018

Hello and happy Friday! This week we’ve got new pieces on migration and the U.S. southern border, sexism in the military, and in light of 4/20, the sociology of marijuana use.

There’s Research on That!:

“Migration and the U.S. Southern Border,” by Lucas Lynch. Migration on the southern border is a hot topic in U.S. media and politics, so we gathered research on border policies and their impacts on migrants and migration flows.

“A Sociological Look at Marijuana and Its Users,” by Neeraj Rajasekar and Ryan Steel. In light of 4/20 or “Weed Day,” we rolled up some research on social processes and marijuana use.

Discoveries:

“Systemic Sexism in the Military,” by Allison Nobles. New research in Gender & Society finds that bureaucracies and male-dominated hierarchies within the U.S. military facilitate discriminatory behavior towards women.

Clippings:

“National Geographic’s “New” Take on Race,” by Chloe Hendrix. The Washington Post talks to sociologist Victor Ray about National Geographic‘s “new” conversation about race.

“How Wealthy Parents Reproduce College Success,” by Jasmine Syed. The Washington Post features a study by Laura Hamilton, Josipa Roksa, and Kelly Nielsen about the role parents play in college students’ success.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“The Sociology Behind the X-Files,” by Isabel Arriagada.

Contexts:

“Why Clinton Lost, An Interview with Melissa Harris-Perry,” by Hana Brown.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Negotiating Opportunities for Middle Class Children: An Interview with Jessica McCrory Calarco,” by Arielle Kuperberg.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies questions Kentucky’s new legislation without support for teachers.
Girl w/ Pen! interviews Angela Hanks about women of color in the world of policy.
Engaging Sports reflects on the portrayal of Muslim sportswomen.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: April 13, 2018

Allison Nobles on April 13, 2018

Welcome to the first Friday the 13th of 2018. This week we’ve got new work on gender in waiting rooms, looking “illegal,” and why space matters…physical space, that is. But if you just got excited about UFOs, we’ve got that too!

There’s Research on That!:

“What Drives Punitive Attitudes in the United States?” by Caity Curry. We rounded up social science research on social factors that influence Americans’ punitive attitudes.

“Why Physical Space Matters for Universities,” by Isabel Arriagada. Social science research tells us that the way a space is organized matters greatly for the type of experience individuals have at universities and other organizations.

Discoveries:

“When Waiting is Women’s Work,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. New research in Sociological Forum finds that men and women in medical waiting rooms interact in ways that conform to gendered expectations and reinforce the conception that men’s time (and work) is more valuable than women’s.

Clippings:

“No, Immigrants Don’t Cause Crime,” by Brooke Chambers. The New York Times features research by Robert Adelman and colleagues demonstrating that increases in immigration do not cause increases in crime.

“The Sociology Behind the X-Files,” by Isabel Arriagada. New York Magazine talks to Joseph O. Baker about the social context behind Americans’ beliefs about UFOs.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Redefining what it means to be #YourAverageMuslim,” by Inaash Islam.

Contexts:

“Looking ‘Illegal’,” by Chandra Reyna.

“Gunshops and Crime,” by Eric Stone.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“CCF 2018 Conference Report,” by Linda Young.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

Cyborgology reflects on humor and politics.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies interviews Carlo Tognato about post-conflict narratives.
Girl w/ Pen! talks to Janelle Jones about racial wealth gaps and employment.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: April 6, 2018

Allison Nobles on April 6, 2018

Happy Friday! This week we’ve got new pieces on how families talk about race (or don’t), what happens when fathers who are primary caregivers go to prison, and why diversity in Hollywood pays off.

There’s Research on That!:

“Fashioning Fashion, Creating Couture Part II,” by Sarah Catherine Billups. As a follow-up to part I from last week, we compiled social science research on the ways fashion matters for inequality and identity.

Discoveries:

“Families Talk about Race (or Don’t),” by Lucas Lynch. New research in Ethnic and Racial Studies finds that White families lack either the willingness or the ability to talk about race.

“Incarcerating Fatherhood” by Isabel Arriagada. New research in Punishment & Society finds that for men serving as primary caregivers before entering prison, fatherhood is a difficult identity to maintain while incarcerated.

Clippings:

“Hollywood Diversity Pays Off,” by Nahrissa Rush. NPR reviews Darnell Hunt‘s Hollywood Diversity Report that shows how racial diversity can lead to big payoffs in the entertainment industry.

“Understanding Resentment in Rural America,” by Jasmine Syed. Vox talks to Robert Wuthnow about resentment in predominantly White, rural towns in the United States.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“What Makes Prejudice Trend on Twitter?” by Brooke Chambers.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Here Comes Arielle Kuperberg,” by Virginia Rutter.

Social Studies MN:

“Politics, Public Discourse and the Press,” by Allison J. Steinke.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

Cyborgology reviews the impact of FOSTA/SESTA on online sex work and the future of big data.
Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reflects on Holocaust education in the 21st century.

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TSP’s Weekly Roundup: March 30, 2018

Allison Nobles on March 30, 2018

Hello Again! As we wrap up March and move into April, we’ve got social science research on fashion, a look at what makes discrimination trend on Twitter, and the prevalence of “white flight” in America.

There’s Research on That!:

“Professionalization in the Working World,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. In light of the high rates of turnover in Washington, D.C., we rounded up social science research on professionalization.

“Fashioning Fashion, Creating Couture: Part I,” by Sarah Catherine Billups. We’ve got sociological research on why fashion is a valuable case for understanding social life.

Discoveries:

“What Makes Discrimination Trend on Twitter?” by Brooke Chambers. New research in the American Journal of Sociology finds that after the passage of Arizona’s SB 1070 law, people who previously held an anti-immigrant stance posted tweets with greater negative content more frequently.

Clippings:

“Me Too on the Manufacturing Line,” by Jasmine Syed. The New York Times talks to Abigail Saguy about gender discrimination in blue-collar workplaces.

“White Flight Still Drives Neighborhood Segregation,” by Caity Curry. The Pacific Standard highlights recent research by Samuel Kye showing that white flight remains a reality in many American neighborhoods.

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Cyborgology reflects on A.I. assistants and gender.

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