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With fewer undergraduates choosing sociology, many professors may seek new ways to attract students. This ASA page offers valuable resources to help students explore career opportunities available with a bachelor’s degree in sociology.

This article, by Barry Eidlen, breaks down some of the victories union reformers have made recently. The article also outlines some of their key goals moving forward, such as increased transparency and accountability of union officials.

Are you looking for a short, approachable piece on impression management? This Contexts article connects performing as a princess at parties to dramaturgy in an easily understandable way!

Shantel Buggs (2023) explores the challenges of teaching sociology in a state where key concepts face legislative scrutiny. The author highlights how sociology fosters essential skills in students, including critical thinking, nuance, and attention to detail.

Looking for an activity to help teach your students about symbolic interactionism? If so, check out this @Teaching_Soc article, which provides a step-by-step guide on teaching symbolic interactionism through game play!

Grappling with AI in academic institutions? Check out this mini-lecture by @tressiemcphd as she reflects on AI, politics, and inequality, using the work by Daniel Greene “The Promise of Access: Technology, Inequality, and the Political Economy of Hope.”

Theory texts can be dense & difficult for students. This 2019 @thesocietypages Teaching TSP post shows how to teach de Beauviour’s “Introduction to the Second Sex” in an approachable way using @socimages.

Wyant and Bowen (2018) suggest using book clubs to help students apply sociological concepts to real-world examples. Their study highlights that book clubs positively affect student attitudes and learning outcomes across various course settings.

Are you teaching a course on labor unions? This article highlights recent scholarly work that explores the changing landscape of labor unions in the U.S., focusing on new organizing efforts and union-busting strategies.

This piece by Applied Worldwide demonstrates one way course assignments can be turned into public sociology pieces. The article then highlights several recent articles written by undergraduates at Colorado Mesa University.