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The billionaire is returning to a city where he went to high school and where his parents live — it’s as simple as that.
Read moreThe department is known for the cutting-edge research of its faculty and for its exceptionally strong graduate and undergraduate training programs.
The department’s focus on basic science is complemented by a deep commitment to informing public and educational policy, particularly on issues related to gender and racial inequality, income inequality, poverty, drug use, economic development, school funding, organizational practices and race and ethnicity.
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts.
Because all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender, and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports.
Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs.
If you think you might be interested in Sociology, start by taking a class. Or, learn more about the major.
Cornell’s Graduate Field of Sociology provides top-notch training toward the PhD in Sociology, and has long been known for its emphasis on both theoretical innovation and methodological rigor. The Field, which is much larger than the Department, has close to thirty faculty members.
Check out the Department's Jeopardy! display case on the 3rd floor of Uris Hall and the corresponding Jeopardy! page, home to solutions, history, and a place where you can share your trivia ideas with us.
The billionaire is returning to a city where he went to high school and where his parents live — it’s as simple as that.
Read moreTo kick off the 2023 First Generation Celebration Week, Student and Campus Life gathered insights and advice from first-gen students, alumni and staff.
Read moreHigh earners often warn they will up and move when taxes are raised, but in the long term they are better off staying put
Read moreWith our government stalled, our democracy is threatened like never before, says comparative sociologist Mabel Berezin.
Read moreReported violations of ethnic minority children’s rights by the Chinese government will be explored in a symposium Oct. 27.
Read moreThe award is given by the American Sociological Association's Sociology of Religion Section.
Read moreProfessor Sharron Sassler weighs in on what key ingredients make up a happy life.
Read moreTulsa, Oklahoma, offers remote workers incentives to move. There are a few issues for existing residents.
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