Public Sociology
Toward a More Inclusive First Publics
In August 2023, we launched First Publics as an online space for exploring the politics, pedagogy, and practice of teaching … Read More
“If we truly believe sociology is a valuable tool for making sense of the world, then we should trust that it can thrive beyond traditional academic spaces.” See the full blog post on sociology major career paths by Yolanda Wiggins via Contexts.
In this article, Philip Cohen (2025) discusses some of the uncertainties many academics may be feeling at the moment. The author provides some tips for scholars grappling with this uncertainty and urges us to write “as if the truth really matters.”
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.
Public Sociology’s Expression
I can still recall that 2016 election night gathering filled with sociology faculty and graduate students from across Rhode Island. Read More
Looking for activities that engage your students in public sociology? The “Making Sociology Public Activity” by Hollie Nyseth and Kia Heise (2010) requires students to interpret and write about existing research for non-sociologists. The activity helps combat the disconnect between research and the public.
Teaching is Public Sociology: An Invitation
“…our students are our first and captive public.” I have invoked this phrase throughout my career to frame my motivation … Read More
Toward a More Inclusive First Publics
In August 2023, we launched First Publics as an online space for exploring the politics, pedagogy, and practice of teaching … Read More
“If we truly believe sociology is a valuable tool for making sense of the world, then we should trust that it can thrive beyond traditional academic spaces.” See the full blog post on sociology major career paths by Yolanda Wiggins via Contexts.
In this article, Philip Cohen (2025) discusses some of the uncertainties many academics may be feeling at the moment. The author provides some tips for scholars grappling with this uncertainty and urges us to write “as if the truth really matters.”
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.
Public Sociology’s Expression
I can still recall that 2016 election night gathering filled with sociology faculty and graduate students from across Rhode Island. Read More
Looking for activities that engage your students in public sociology? The “Making Sociology Public Activity” by Hollie Nyseth and Kia Heise (2010) requires students to interpret and write about existing research for non-sociologists. The activity helps combat the disconnect between research and the public.
Teaching is Public Sociology: An Invitation
“…our students are our first and captive public.” I have invoked this phrase throughout my career to frame my motivation … Read More