Public Sociology

Roundtable: The Educative Power of Sociology

Following our interview with 2023 ASA President, Professor Prudence Carter, we invited a group of scholars and teachers to … 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

A Conversation with Prudence Carter

In advance of the 2023 ASA Annual Meeting we at First Publics were thrilled to chat with ASA President Prudence … Read More