Current Events in Sociological Context

Understand the factors behind the news with sociological discussions of current events within the U.S. and around the world.

Emma Watson posing in front of UN Women's 'HeForShe' sign.

Emma Watson's 2014 Speech on Gender Equality

The Globalization of Capitalism

Understanding the Gender Pay Gap and How It Affects Women

Donald Trump supporters waving signs and banners outside on an overcast day.

Meet the People Behind Donald Trump's Popularity

Doors marked "whites only" and "colored" signal both prejudice and racism. Learn the difference between the two here.

What's the Difference Between Prejudice and Racism?

Houses separated to illustrate segregation

Understanding Segregation Today

A group of young people laughing outside a cafe

Studying Race and Gender with Symbolic Interaction Theory

Emma Watson, pictured at the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' Costume Institute Gala, gave a speech at the UN in September 2016 about gender equality within higher education and the problem of rape culture on college campuses.

Full Transcript of Emma Watson's 2016 U.N. Speech on Gender Equality

Jenny McCarthy speaks at the Green Our Vaccines press conference in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 4, 2008 in Washington, DC

Everything You Need to Know About Anti-Vaxxers

Sociologists Take Historic Stand on Racism and Police Brutality

A flowering tree grows on the grounds of an abandoned factory

3 Causes of Deindustrialization

A middle-aged couple chooses a bottle of wine from a grocery store.

The Challenges of Ethical Living in a Consumer Society

a young businesswoman meeting with colleagues in a conference room

How Sociology Can Prepare You for a Career in Business

Adbusters image featuring a man imprisoned by a barcode symbolizes the grip that consumerism has on our lives, and illustrates the practice of culture jamming.

Understanding Culture Jamming and How it Can Create Social Change

A woman examines golden beets from a local vendor

How to Be an Ethical Consumer in Today's World

A full plate at Thanksgiving dinner symbolizes American abundance, belonging, and identity.

What Sociology Can Teach Us About Thanksgiving

Chocolate is the end result of harvesting and processing cocoa beans, which grow inside cocoa pods.

Where Does Chocolate Come From? We've Got the Answers

A family shares Christmas dinner together

What Makes Christmas So Special

Growing balls of money represent the historical evolution of capitalism through three different epochs.

The Three Historic Phases of Capitalism and How They Differ

A boy seated with his head down at school symbolizes the Trump Effect of increased hate and bullying, as well as fear and anxiety, on America's schools.

Understanding the Two-Part Trump Effect on America's Schools

On November 8, 2016 Donald Trump won the presidential election. Exit polls show that race was the deciding factor within the election, with white voters overwhelmingly choosing him over Clinton.

How Did Race, Gender, Class, and Education Influence the Election?

Hong Kong police, representing the political power of the state, spray and beat a member of the Occupy Central with Peace and Love movement, representing Marx's theory of class conflict.

Conflict Theory Case Study: The Occupy Central Protests in Hong Kong

Children working in dangerous conditions for low pay symbolize some of the critiques of global capitalism made by leading sociologists.

The Critical View on Global Capitalism

Women hold up protest signs, with the largest sign reading, "Women Strike for Peace - and Equality!"

What Is Feminism Really All About?

Children dressed as Indians unintentionally perpetuate racism.

How to Tell If You've Been Unintentionally Racist

Carving Halloween pumpkins is one of many Halloween traditions millions of Americans will engage in this year. Do you know the top Halloween trends of 2016?

Top 11 Facts About Halloween

Robbers isolated on white background

Sutherland's Differential Association Theory Explained

shot of midsection of man being arrested

Sociology of Deviance and Crime

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