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Looking to bring in the new year with some sociological perspective? We’ve got you covered. This week we’ve got some great new pieces and some of our best from over the year.

Office Hours:

*~* Best of 2017 *~*
“Lisa Wade on American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus,” with Amber Joy Powell and Allison Nobles. Voted best podcast of 2017 by the TSP board, in this episode we talked with Wade about the complexities involved in navigating the ‘hookup culture’ found on college campuses.

Discoveries:

“Shining a Light on Lower Crime in Brazil,” by Caity Curry. New research in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology finds that electricity policies in areas that previously had little to no access to electricity can be an essential tool for crime control.

*~* Best of 2017 *~*
“Minority Men doing ‘Women’s Work’,” by Allison Nobles. Research in The Sociological Quarterly finds that all groups of racial minority men are more likely than white men to work in female-dominated jobs.

Clippings:

“Promoting Women Reduces Sexual Harassment,” by Natalie Alteri. Frank Dobbin and Alexandra Kalev tell the Harvard Business Review that more women in leadership roles is vital to remedying sexual harassment culture in the workplace.

From Our Partners:

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“Listen Up! Great Social Science Podcasts,” by Evan Stewart.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies reviews Jeffrey Olick’s The Sins of the Fathers: Germany, Memory, Method.
• Cyborgology explains glitch feminism and constructive anxiety.

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Looking for some reading material for your winter break? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve got some great new pieces this week, as well as a new issue from Contexts and a brand new TSP volume, Give Methods a Chance. We’ll also be rolling out our *Best of 2017* over the next few weeks, so you can catch up on all the great posts from the year. Enjoy!

There’s Research on That!:

“Navigating Multiracial Identities,” by Allison Nobles and Amber Joy Powell. The latest royal wedding announcement got us thinking about the complexities of being multiracial in an increasingly diverse global world.

*~* Best of 2017 *~*
“Revisiting Rape Culture as Survivors Say ‘Me Too’,” by Amber Joy Powell. In the midst of over 500,000 women and men saying #MeToo, we highlighted research on the causes and consequences of rape culture in the United States.

Discoveries:

“Showing Off Your Sacred Side,” by Evan Stewart. New research in Sociological Science finds that Muslim women who have children aren’t necessarily more religious, but they are more likely to signal their religiosity to others in public.

Clippings:

“Why Athletic Scandals Seem Standard in Higher Education,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. In a guest post for Salon, Rick Eckstein argues that problems with the NCAA are a symptom of larger problems with corporatizing higher education in the U.S.

From Our Partners:

Contexts:

Check out the Fall 2017 Table of Contents and see below for the first pieces to go online.

“Race, Class, and the Framing of Drug Epidemics,” by Rebecca Tiger.

“Segregation in Social Networks on Facebook,” by Bas Hofstra, Rense Corten, Frank van Tubergen, and Nicole Ellison.

“Closeted Womanhood,” by Ellie Malmrose.

“Crime is Even Lower in Diverse Immigrant Neighborhoods,” by Hannah Kleman.

Social Studies MN:

“Who Puts Politics on TV?” by Allison J. Steinke.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies talks making genocide “family-friendly” in El Salvador.
• Cyborgology explains how Facebook designs emotions and why we we aren’t accepting visitors from other planets right now.

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Welcome to another week at TSP! We’ve got some great work on LGBT parents, how parole officers define work for formerly incarcerated Black women, and how the Census categorizes multiracial individuals in the United States.

There’s Research on That!:

“LGBT Parents Widen Definitions but Face Challenges,” by Caity Curry and Allison Nobles. We compiled social science research on how LGBT parents expand definitions of families, as well as legal challenges they face, and children’s outcomes.

Discoveries:

“How Parole Officers Define Work for Black Women,” by Amber Joy Powell. New research in Gender & Society demonstrates how parole and probation officers limit what counts as “work” for formerly incarcerated Black women.

Clippings:

“Cleaning Racial Identity in the U.S. Census,” by Lucas Lynch. The Atlantic talked with Robyn Autry about the difficulty of categorizing racial identity for multiracial individuals in the United States.

“Latinx Immigrants Perceive Discrimination Differently,” by Nahrissa Rush. NPR spoke to Emilio Parrado about why Latinx immigrants perceive less discrimination than those born in the United States.

From Our Partners:

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“SocImages Classic—The Ugly Christmas Sweater: From Ironic Nostalgia to Festive Simulation,” by Kerri Scheer.

Contexts:

“Helicopter Parents in the Hospital,” by Danielle Koonce.

“Swedish Parents get the Interview,” by Lucia Lykke.

“Fewer Kids, More Equality,” by Carrie Clarady.

“Health, Now and Later,” by Justin Maietta.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies interviews human rights expert Juan Méndez on Colombia’s peace process.
• Cyborgology reflects on the intersection of identity and the data self.

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Welcome back everyone. This week we’ve got new pieces on tax reform and inequality, whiteness on American television, and sexual harassment in sports media. See below for that and more from this week at TSP.

There’s Research on That!:

“Why Tax Reform Matters for Inequality,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. The tax bill is still under discussion by Congress, so we rounded up research on how tax policy affects the structure of social inequality in America.

Discoveries:

“Dance, Authenticity, and Multiculturalism,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. New research in Sociology of Race and Ethnicity reveals the complexities of dancing as an expression of ethnic identity.

Clippings:

“How Whiteness Shapes the Stories We See on TV,” by Jacqui Frost. The Washington Post talks to Darnell Hunt about the ways people of color are represented in the shows we watch.

“Social Movement Pathways to Power,” by Lucas Lynch. In a recent New York Times piece, Kenneth T. Andrews argues that social movements can bring about change through exercising different types of power.

From Our Partners:

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What Drives Conspiracy Theories?,” by Evan Stewart.

“How Hate Hangs On,” by Evan Stewart.

Contexts:

“Hope in the Sweatshops of Buenos Aires,” by Matías Dewey, Katherine Walker, and Sarah Pabst.

“Get Tough on the Huddled Masses,” by Polina Zvavitch.

“Of Porn and Prayer,” by Brittany Dernberger.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Women’s Sexual Lives May Not Be About What We Think: Pragmatism in Women’s Infidelity,” by Alicia Walker.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Engaging Sports talks sexual harassment in sports media.
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies interviews human rights expert Juan Méndez.

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The end of the year is getting closer, and we’ve been in a reflective mood at TSP this week. We’ve got some thoughts on the history of American individualism by editor Doug Hartmann over at The Editors’ Desk, a roundup of research on rapid attitudinal changes toward LGBTQ rights, and some historical examples of why it’s important to worry about normalizing white nationalism.

The Editors’ Desk:

“Self-Reliance and the ‘Least of These’,” by Doug Hartmann. Reflecting on what he’s thankful for this season and what he’s hopeful for in the years to come, Doug talks Little House on the Prairie, American individualism, and being grateful for our communities.

There’s Research on That!:

“Organizational Harassment and a Culture of Secrecy,” by Isabel Arriagada. Social science research explores the social dynamics of sexual harassment in the workplace and the conditions that prevent reporting.

“Progress and Uncertainty for LGBTQ Communities,” by Allison Nobles and Caity Curry. Research on past shifts in attitudes towards same-sex relationships provide insight on what the future may hold for the LGBTQ community.

Discoveries:

“Cracking Jokes and Dealing Drugs,” by Caity Curry. New research in Criminology finds that drug dealers often use wit as a way to mitigate the riskiness of their occupation.

Clippings:

“How the Average Joe Helped Crime Control,” by Isabel Arriagada.  Patrick Sharkey and doctoral students Gerard Torrats-Espinoza and Delaram Takyar talk to the New York Times about how community groups are connected to lower crime rates.

“What Makes Dad Do the Dishes?” by Natalie Alteri. Slate published an article by Jill Yavorsky who explains six major factors that contribute to a more equal sharing of household responsibilities.

“How Dual-Earners Make it Work,” by Allison Nobles. The BBC talked to Phyllis Moen about balancing work and life in a dual-earner relationship.

From Our Partners:

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“Why We Worry About Normalizing White Nationalism,” by Evan Stewart.

“When Social Class Chooses Your College Major,” by Jacqui Frost.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“DACA Decision, ‘A very painful thing’,” by Tasia Clemons.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Feminist Reflections amplifies girls’ voices at Girls Rock Camp.
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies explains why revising the official narrative is part of reparations.

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If you you’re avoiding Black Friday shopping, recovering from a big meal, or just need some sociology in your life, we have the gobbledy-goods! This week we have new research on beliefs about meritocracy in the United States and China, social science on the meanings of “white supremacy,” and reflections on the role of private schools for inequality in higher education.

There’s Research on That!:

“What is ‘White Supremacy’?” by Neeraj Rajasekar. Social science helps us parse out different meanings of the phrase,”white supremacy.”

Discoveries:

“Who Believes in Bootstraps?” by Lucas Lynch. New research in The Sociological Quarterly finds that Chinese are more likely than Americans to believe hard work is not the only key to success, despite both countries having long histories of meritocracy.

Clippings:

“Will Private Schools Pay Up?” by Evan Stewart. The New York Times talked with Charlie Eaton about how private schools play a part in inequality in higher education.

From Our Partners:

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“Season’s Greetings from America’s Men,” by D’Lane R. Compton.

“Silencing Sexual Harassment Complaints in Pakistan and the US,” by Fauzia Husain.

Social Studies MN:

“Chatbots, Mobile Apps, and the Future of Journalism,” by Allison J. Steinke.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Revisit: A Review of National Crime Victim Victimization Findings on Rape and Sexual Assault,” by  Jessica L. Wheeler.

“Revisit: Women not enrolled in Four-Year Universities and Colleges Have Higher Risk of Sexual Assault,” by Jennifer Barber, Yasamin Kusunoki, and and Jamie Budnick.

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Welcome back! We’ve got a great roundup for you this week, with new research on the ways national conflicts shape beliefs about immigration, social science on the relationship between wealth and well-being, and some answers to the age-old question — pen or iPad?

There’s Research on That!:

“Wealth and Well-Being,” by Allison Nobles. Social science shows that the GOP’s new tax plan risks widening already significant wealth and income gaps in the U.S.

“Pen or iPad? Taking Notes in a Digital Age,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. Ever wondered whether taking notes by hand really makes a difference?

Discoveries:

“Historical Conflict, Modern Xenophobia,” by Brooke Chambers. New research in Social Forces finds that nations with high levels of past territorial loss or conflict are more likely to base their national identity around a shared ethnicity, rather than shared citizenship.

Clippings:

“Safe Spaces and Political Identities on Campus,” by Nahrissa Rush. Jeffrey Kidder discusses conservative criticisms of liberal “safe spaces” with the Washington Post and what these critiques illustrate about conservative identity.

“‘Masculinity Threats’ and Mass Shootings,” by Nahrissa Rush. In a recent article for Quartz, Tristan Bridges and Tara Leigh Tober reflect on the ways American masculinity help explain the prevalence of mass shootings in the U.S.

From Our Partners:

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“What’s Trending? A Rise in STDs,” by Evan Stewart.

Contexts:

“Durkheim Lives!” by the Contexts’ Editors.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Millennials Changing Binaries (in more ways than one, of course),” by Braxton Jones.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Families As They Really Are revisits the relationship between college enrollment and sexual assault.
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies celebrates 20 years!

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Hello and happy Friday! This week we’ve got new pieces on poverty penalties in the penal system, the benefits of DACA, and CrossFit bodies in a bodyless world. See below for that and other great new stuff from around the site this week.

There’s Research on That!:

“Poverty Penalties in the U.S. Penal System,” by Isabel Arriagada. Research demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of the penal system’s money leveraging strategies.

“Understanding Debates about DACA,” by Neeraj Rajasekar. Research shows that repealing DACA will have adverse impacts on recipients’ health and well-being.

Discoveries:

“Disability, Support, and Strain in Intimate Relationships,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. New research in Journal of Health and Social Behavior finds that men and women navigate disability in intimate relationships differently.

Clippings:

“Just How Violent is the United States?” by Caity Curry. The Washington Post talks to Kieran Healy about how rates of violence vary across social contexts.

“Shifting Standards in Campus Sexual Assault Cases,” by Jean Marie DeOrnellas. Miriam Gleckman-Krut and Nicole Bedera explain controversies over who gets to define campus rape in the New York Times.

From Our Partners:

Sociological Images:

“Thank You, Angela Robinson: A Review Of Professor Marston and The Wonder Women,” by Mimi Schippers.

“When Home is Where the Hazards Are,” by Evan Stewart.

Contexts:

“Google Searches Show More Worry Over Gay Men and Boys than Over Gay Women and Girls,” by Emma Mishel and Mónica L. Caudillo.

“Where Punishment and Pregnancy Meet,” by Megan Comfort.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Segregation by Sexuality in the United States,” by Braxton Jones.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Sociology Toolbox shares tools for teaching in a climate justice framework.
• Families As They Really Are revisits millennials and home ownership.
• Engaging Sports talks CrossFit and the body in a bodyless world and scandal in the NCAA.
• Cyborgology explains the link between fake news and advertising.

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It’s getting colder out there, which means it’s time to grab a warm beverage and snuggle up with some good sociology. You BYOB, and we’ll bring the sociology. This week we’ve got new sociological takes on rape culture in the United States, research on the ways gerrymandering disrupts democracy, and the history of how the census shaped Hispanic ethnicity.

There’s Research on That!:

“Revisiting Rape Culture as Survivors Say ‘Me Too’,” by Amber Joy Powell. In the midst of over 500,000 women and men saying #MeToo, we round up research on the causes and consequences of rape culture in the United States.

“Does Gerrymandering Disrupt American Democracy?” by Caity Curry. As we await a final decision on Gill v. Whitford, social scientists show how gerrymandering has real consequences for racial inequalities and representation in the United States.

“The Global Nuances of Nationalism,” by Brooke Chambers. Sociological research helps explain how nationalism develops differently from one country to the next.

Discoveries:

“In Modern Relationships, Equality Can Mean Many Things,” by Sarah Catherine Billups. New research in American Journal of Sociology finds three different understandings of egalitarianism among European couples.

Clippings:

“How the Census Shaped Hispanic Ethnicity,” by Isabel Arriagada. NPR’s Code Switch talks to Cristina Mora about the complicated history behind the term “Hispanic.”

“The History of Racial Protest and Public Backlash in Sports,” by Lucas Lynch. The Guardian talks to our very own Doug Hartmann about what happens when sports and politics mix.

“Sociology in Action: Encore Careers for Baby Boomers,” by Natalie Alteri. Phyllis Moen tells the Star Tribune about her new Advanced Careers Initiative to support boomers who are navigating retirement.

From Our Partners:

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“Why Witchcraft Appeals to Marginalized Groups,” by Allison Nobles and Jacqui Frost.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Women Who Cheat on Their Romantic Partners: An Interview with Alicia Walker,” by Arielle Kuperberg.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Engaging Sports describes a riveting deal for advancing women’s professional hockey.
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies explains why ordinary people kill.
• Cyborgology celebrates its 7th birthday!

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Happy Friday! As you gear up for Halloween weekend check out our most recent posts on the social science of genetic testing, how some groups become “white,” and the ways local differences shape women’s incarceration rates in Oklahoma.

There’s Research on That!:

“How Grown-Up Careers are Like Middle School Dances” by Sarah Catherine Billups. Research shows gender segregation in work results both from self-selection and discriminatory workplace practices.

“‘Whiteness’ in American Immigration Politics” by Neeraj Rajasekar. Sociological research reminds us that some “white” groups were once racial outsiders in the United States.

Discoveries:

“The Social Side of Genetic Testing” by Isabel Arriagada. New research in the American Journal of Sociology finds that a variety of factors influence how scientists understand the relationship between genetics and disease.

Clippings:

“Who Really Benefits from “Diversity” Policies?” by Neeraj Rajasekar. The New Yorker draws on research by Ellen Berrey and Natasha Warikoo on the unintended consequences of promoting diversity.

“How Local Differences Influence Incarceration Rates in Oklahoma” by Lucas Lynch. Reveal talked to Susan Sharp about how county differences influence variation in incarceration rates and sentencing severity for women in Oklahoma.

From Our Partners:

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“College pays…if you’re white” by Evan Stewart.

“Monuments to the Racist “Heroes” of the North” by Abraham Gutman.

Social Studies MN:

“The Color of Quality of Life in Nursing Homes” by  Sarah Catherine Billups.

Council on Contemporary Families:

“Revisit: The Trouble with Averages” by Virginia Rutter.

And a Few from the Community Pages:

• Families As They Really Are asks are power couples driving growing inequality?
• Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies wonders where is the coverage of the Mogadishu bombing?
• Cyborgology reflects on extraction, infrastructure, and technology after visiting a mining facility.

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