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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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.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“‘Concerted Cultivation’ and the March For Our Lives,” by Jay Livingston.

“When Data Can’t DJ,” by Evan Stewart.

Contexts:

“Trump365,” by Rashawn Ray and Fabio Rojas.

“The Algorithmic Rise of the ‘Alt-Right’,” by Jessie Daniels.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“50 years since the LeClair Affair, Is Living Together Outside of Marriage a Problem?” by Arielle Kuperberg.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Cyborgology reflects on A.I. assistants and gender.

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Allison here, again! My apologies for missing the last couple of weeks. Let me get you caught up! We’ve got pieces on the social science of spring break, how we remember historical figures, how teachers understand inequality in schools, and recognizing the diversity of gay parents.

There’s Research on That!:

“The Social Science of Spring Break,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. Partying for spring break is sociological, and we have the research to prove it!

“How We Remember Historical Figures,” by Amber Joy Powell and Brooke Chambers. For Women’s History Month, we rounded up social science research on collective memory.

Discoveries:

“Taking the Pulse of Spirituality in Real Time,” by Jacqui Frost. New research in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion finds that people do not experience their spirituality as a constant, unchanging trait.

“How Schools Shape Teachers’ Perceptions of Inequality,” by Caity Curry. New research in Sociology of Education finds that school context shapes how teachers understand inequality.

Clippings:

“The Politics of Blaming Single Mothers for Poverty,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. In a recent article in The New York Times, David Brady, Ryan M. Finnigan and Sabine Hübgen push back against criticisms of single mothers and ask why the United States responds with stigmatization rather than assistance.

“Do Sports Fans Revel by Rampaging?” by Jenn Edwards. The Washington Post talks with Jerry M. Lewis about violence committed by sports fans.

“Recognizing Diversity in Gay Parenting,” by Jasmine Syed. Slate discusses the diversity of gay parents with Suzanna Walters and Megan Carroll.

“Do College Degrees Mean Less Disease?” by Chloe Hendrix. The Washington Post draws on work from Andrew J. Cherlin and Jennifer Karas Montez to understand the relationship between college degrees and health.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“A Data Dive into Competitive A Cappella,” by Evan Stewart.

“Gender, Bitcoin and Altcoins,” by Joseph Gelfer.

“What’s Trending? The Popularity of Gun Control,” by Ryan Larson and Evan Stewart.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Virginia Won’t Stop Blogging,” by Arielle Kuperberg.

“Estrangement and the Bridge between Parent and Child,” by Luilly Gonzalez.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies looks at how Poland and Hungary revise history through film.
• Engaging Sports examines Aly Raisman’s activism through the lens of feminist rhetorical criticism.
• Cyborgology ponders whether the internet is increasing complacency and diminishing curiosity.

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Hi Folks! Evan here, subbing in for your usual Friday roundup from Allison Nobles. Read on for the latest social science on everything from big money and body cameras to student activists and a smash stage production in the Twin Cities. Happy Friday!

There’s Research on That!:

“When Youth Become Activists,” by Amber Joy Powell. Youth play a vital role in shaping social movements. Sociological studies on movements and young people’s mobilization help us understand the energy behind their activism.

Discoveries:

“Big Money Bridging the Political Divide,” by Evan Stewart. New research in American Journal of Sociology shows how longtime donors are more bipartisan than we think.

Clippings:

“Why Poor Parents Say “Yes” to Junk Food,” by Nahrissa Rush. In a recent op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, Priya Fielding-Singh explains that junk food consumption is an emotionally-rooted decision for impoverished parents.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Are We Really Looking at Body Cameras?” by Evan Stewart

Contexts:

“Auditing macroeconomic data production,” by Andrew Kerner and Charles Crabtree

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Three Questions for Trevor Hoppe on Punishing Disease” by Arielle Kuperberg

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies looks at a local production of Paula Vogel’s Indecent

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Hi Sociology-Friends! Happy March! This week we’ve got resources on public sociology, social science research on sexual double standards, and new research on the gender gap in crime rates across countries.

The Editor’s Desk:

On the Eds’ Desk this week, Evan Stewart presents some of our favorite resources on public sociology.

There’s Research on That!:

“Sexual Double Standards,” by Amber Joy Powell. We rounded up social science research on the persistence of sexual double standards between men and women.

Discoveries:

“Who’s Shelling out for Household Services?” by Sarah Catherine Billups. New research in the Journal of Marriage and Family finds that men’s income, not women’s, determines if couples hire household services.

“Explaining the Gender Gap in Crime Cross-Nationally,” by Ryan Larson. New research in Criminology finds that young men and women commit crimes at more similar levels in countries with more gender equality.

Clippings:

“Will #MeToo Widen the Political Divide?” by Jenn Edwards. The New York Times talks to Musa al-Gharbi, Joanna Pepin, and David Cotter about how the #MeToo movement may affect the U.S. political divide.

“Misleading Census Counts May Stoke Immigration Fears,” by Lucas Lynch. In a recent article in The Washington Post, sociologist Richard Alba argues that the census over-estimates counts of racial and ethnic minorities, a move that can seriously affect politics and policies in the United States.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Digital Drag?” by Allison Nobles.

Contexts:

“A New Black Holiday, or Why W.E.B. Du Bois’s 150th Birthday Matters,” by Marcus Anthony Hunter.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“‘Unconventional Wisdom’ on Creating and Conceiving Families in the 21st C” by Virginia Rutter.

“CCF Honors Nina Martin, ProPublica, on Abortion, Pregnancy, and Maternal Health,” by Christie Boxer.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies explores “microstudies” of the holocaust.
• Cyborgology reflects on human error in a technologically advanced world, and social construction of (augmented) reality.
• Sociology Toolbox highlights data on race and police killings.

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This week I am giving a talk about TSP’s work at a conference for UMN’s Office for Public Engagement. To supplement the talk, and save room on the slides, we pulled together a few of our favorite resources on public sociology for the attendees.

There are many different ways that sociologists do outreach. We have a broad range of approaches and goals, and so the conversation about public sociology is a great place to start for scholars in any field interested in public engagement. These resources provide a good overview of core issues, debates, and approaches:

• ASA Resources on Public Communication
• Evaluating Pubic Communication in Tenure and Promotion
• Arlene Stein and Jessie Daniels. 2017. Going Public: A Guide for Social Scientists. University of Chicago Press.
• Kieran Healy. 2017. “Public Sociology in the Age of Social Media.” Perspectives on Politics15(3):771–80.
• Douglas Hartmann. 2017. “Sociology and Its Publics: Reframing Engagement and Revitalizing the Field.” The Sociological Quarterly 58(1): 3-18.
• Herbert Gans. 2016. “Public Sociology and Its Publics.” American Sociologist 47:3–11.
• Michael Burawoy. 2005. “2004 American Sociological Association Presidential Address: For Public Sociology.” American Sociological Review 70(1):4–28.

There are also many different places to do public scholarship. Here are a few to start:

• At UMN? Check out our partnership with the College of Liberal Arts
• The Conversation
• Scholars Strategy Network

It’s all fun and games until….someone brings up politics at the Olympics. Sorry! But if you’ve had enough of politics, we’ve also got social science on why learning a new language is beneficial, different conceptions of race in the Americas, and gentrification.

There’s Research on That!:

“Political Games at the Olympics,” by Brooke Chambers and Doug Hartmann. Here’s some sociological work on political effects of the Olympic Games.

“Learn a Language, Change the World,” by Isabel Arriagada. Turns out there are some great sociological reasons to learn a new language.

“Conceptions of Race in the Americas,” by Lucas Lynch. In this piece, we compile social science research on how race shapes social life in the Americas.

Discoveries:

“School Choice Policies Drive Gentrification,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. New research in Sociology of Education finds that school choice policies contribute to gentrification.

Clippings:

“Redlining Then, Gentrification Now,” by Jasmine Syed. NPR talks to John Schlichtman about the negative consequences of gentrification and how to counteract them.

“Is Probation the Solution to High Conviction Rates?” by Nahrissa Rush. PBS asks Michelle Phelps to weigh in on probation as a solution to high rates of felony convictions.

From Our Partners:

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Talk with Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz on IPV in Transgender Communities,” by Tasia Clemons.

Social Studies MN:

“A New Look at Nuclear Negotiations,” by Evan Stewart.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reflects on troubling pasts in Ukraine and Minnesota.
• Cyborgology considers the ethics of engineers.
• Dispatches from a Dean reviews Carvell Wallace’s review of Black Panther.

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Whether you need a break from the post-Valentine’s Day candy sales or watching the Winter Olympics, we’ve got the goods! Check out our latest special feature on Jeremy Lin’s dreadlocks, social science research on gender and bodies, and new research on the role real estate agents play in racial segregation.

Special Feature:

“Much Ado about a Hairdo? Unraveling the Social Significance of Jeremy Lin’s Dreadlocks,” by Stephen Cho Suh, Kyle Green, and Alex Manning. In light of NBA All-Star Weekend, starting tomorrow, Suh, Green, and Manning reflect on the significance of Jeremy Lin’s dreadlocks for sport, race, and culture.

There’s Research on That!:

“Gender, Bodies, and the Valentine’s Day Script,” by Isabel Arriagada and Allison Nobles. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we rounded up social science research on gender and bodies.

Discoveries:

“How Real Estate Agents Perpetuate Racial Segregation,” by Sarah Catherine Billups. New research in Sociological Forum finds that real estate agents use business practices that perpetuate structural racism.

“Racism Disadvantages Third-Generation Immigrants,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. New research in Sociology of Race & Ethnicity finds that economic and educational outcomes for third-generation Mexican-Americans are not better than second-generation Mexican-Americans, and are significantly worse than Whites.

Clippings:

“The Economics of Genocide Prevention,” by Brooke Chambers. The Washington Post talks to Aliza Luft about economic strategies for genocide prevention.

“Is Social Integration the Key to Happy Marriages?” by Allison Nobles. In a recent article in The New York Times, Stephanie Coontz reviews social science research demonstrating that a flourishing social life can lead to a better marriage.

“Learning from the Crime Drop,” by Chloe Hendrix.  In The New York Times, Patrick Sharkey discusses his research on both the causes and social benefits of the violent crime drop.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“What’s Trending? Feeling the Love,” by Ryan Larson and Evan Stewart.

“What’s That Fact? A Tricky Graph on Terror,” by Evan Stewart.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Paternal Incarceration and Children’s Schooling Contexts: Intersecting Inequalities of Educational Opportunity,” by Tasia Clemons.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies explores American exceptionalism and the need for a new revolution.
• Cyborgology reflects on the Center for Humane Technology.
• Engaging Sports discusses coverage of the Nigerian women’s bobsled team.

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Welcome sociology fans! If you’re also a fan of the Winter Olympics, we have sociological research on sporting mega-events and reflections on this year’s games. If you’re not a fan, we’ve also got sociological work on the meaning of racism, new research on engaging audiences on social media, and recent work on how police use big data.

There’s Research on That!:

“Sporting Mega-Events and Urban Inequality,” by Caity Curry. In light of recent sporting events, like the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl, we’ve round up research on mega-events and urban inequality.

“Different Dimensions of Racism,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. Social science reviews how racism goes beyond prejudicial attitudes and overt discrimination.

Discoveries:

“Keeping Audiences Engaged on Social Media,” by Brooke Chambers. New research in the American Sociological Review finds that the key to successful messaging is switching back and forth between rational and emotional argument styles.

“Zoom in and Enhance: Big Data meets Crime,” by Isabel Arriagada. Another study in the American Sociological Review examines how police’s use of big data has dramatically increased the number of people and institutions under surveillance.

Clippings:

“Why Fines are a Flawed Solution to Mass Incarceration,” by Jasmine Syed. The New York Times talks to Alexes Harris about how fines and fees may not be the best alternative to incarceration.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Beyond Racial Binaries: How ‘White’ Latinos Can Experience Racism,” by Jonathan Harrison.

Contexts:

“Can Hollywood Separate Gold from White?” by Matthew W. Hughey.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Noni Gaylord-Harden Reframes Violence and Youth,” by Eunice Owusu.

Social Studies MN:

“Multiple Screens Are Not Always Bad For Attention,” by Allison J. Steinke.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reviews Understanding Atrocities and its uses for education.
• Cyborgology explores industry analysis and criticism and elderly influencers in East Asia.
• Engaging Sports reflects on the Winter Olympics.

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Well, it’s Groundhog Day, again. In case you need another reason to love this holiday, we rounded up social science research on why rituals are important. We’ve also got reflections on race and athlete protests, and new research on parenthood and gang membership.

Well, it’s Groundhog Day, again. In case you need another reason to love this holiday, we rounded up social science research on why rituals are important. We’ve also got reflections on race and athlete protests, and new research on parenthood and gang membership.

Well, it’s Groundhog Day, again. In case you need another reason to love this holiday, we rounded up social science research on why rituals are important. We’ve also got reflections on race and athlete protests, and new research on parenthood and gang membership.

(If you’re feeling confused, see here)

Special Feature:

“Unsportsmanlike Conduct? Reflections on a Tumultuous NFL Season,” by Doug Hartmann, Kyle Green, and Alex Manning. In our latest feature, Hartmann, Green, and Manning reflect on sport, race, and athlete activism.

There’s Research on That!:

“Groundhog Day and the Purpose of Strange Rituals,” by Allison Nobles and Jacqui Frost. Groundhog Day got us wondering about the purpose of strange rituals, so we compiled sociological perspectives on why rituals matter.

“Missing Crime Data and Why We Need It,” by Caity Curry. After the FBI released the 2016 Uniform Crime Report missing key tables from previous years, we wanted to know how and why researchers utilize this data. Turns out, it’s pretty important.

Discoveries:

“Does Parenthood Disrupt Gang Membership?” by Amber Joy Powell. New Research in Criminology finds that first-time parenthood reduces gang affiliation, but parenthood’s impact differs by gender.

Clippings:

“Firearms and Mental Illness Matter More for Suicide than Mass Shootings,” by Evan Stewart. In an article for The Conversation, Miranda Lynne Baumann and Brent Teasdale explain that firearm access for people with mental illnesses is much more threatening to their own safety than to the safety of others.

“Is Attraction about Evolution or Culture?” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. Lisa Wade talks to The Washington Post about the cultural side of who we find attractive.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Selling the Sport Spectacle,” by Evan Stewart.

“Children Learn Rules for Romance in Preschool,” by Allison Nobles.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies links the Dreyfus Affair to current U.S. politics.
• Dispatches from a Dean highlights how researchers use data to help migrants find work.

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