Social Studies
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Discoveries
New and exciting research from CLA researchers.
Communicating Corporate Social Responsibility
Dr. Hyejoon Rim studies how people respond to corporations’ charitable campaigns.
The Color of Quality of Life in Nursing Homes
Research from UMN public health highlights racial disparities in nursing home care.
The Political Divide Between Immigrants and Refugees
UMN history professor Patrick J. McNamara takes a close look at what counts as political persecution when people flee their homeland.
Heading Home After Hurricanes
Research from UMN Sociologist Jack DeWaard shows how people head home after massive storms.
Sanity and Responsibility in American Law
UMN Law professor Susanna Blumenthal looks at how the history of insanity pleas helps us understand legal inequality today.
Studying the Social Symptoms of Autism with Mice
Research from UMN Psychology looks at how genetic changes in mice change their social behavior.
The Return of Populist Politics?
Research from UMN political science looks at whether and how populism made a difference in the 2016 election.
When Policy Preferences are Sacred
UMN political scientists look at what makes people pay attention to policy agendas.
About Social Studies MN
Social Studies MN is a partnership between the University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts and The Society Pages. We highlight cutting edge research, teaching, and community engagement within CLA, and we hope to showcase such material to viewers like you.
