Mia Krishnamurthy ’22 published article on the Undergraduate Research Journal
Sociology Communications
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.
The department also has close ties with the many other research centers on campus. Interdisciplinary research touches on subjects such as inequality, economics, social sciences, nonlinear systems, politics and social dynamics.
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Alumni Spotlight: Catherine Zhang ’22
Learning about sociology was fascinating, said Catherine Zhang ‘22, about her experience delving into subjects like inequality and how institutions shape social phenomena.
During her time at Cornell, she appreciated learning under the brilliant faculty members in the department and finding support in her advisor Professor Bischoff.
Learn more about Catherine's journey and her future endeavor joining pioneering technologist program Schmidt Futures.
Explore more profiles of recent sociology majors below:
Spotlight on Recent Sociology Graduates
Sociology News
Young Americans aren’t abandoning faith—study suggests they’re rebuilding it
New sociological research by Prof. Landon Schnabel et al. shows that while many young adults are leaving organized religious institutions, they are not abandoning spirituality or belief.
President Trump’s Theater of Grandiosity and Cruelty: An Interview with Mabel Berezin
David Grazian speaks with sociologist Mabel Berezin about America's rapid decline into authoritarianism and unchecked presidential power.
Conduits or Alternative Providers? Christian Ministers as Gateway Providers in an Age of Polarization
Grad student Brian Haggard published an article in the journal of Society and Mental Health, examining the ways ministers serve as intermediaries between congregants and professional care.
The Authoritarian Feelings Machine
Prof. Mabel Berezin discusses how national pride, resentment, and fear undergird the rhetoric of national populist leaders across the globe.
Is 'millionaire migration' really a thing? Lessons from states that already tax the rich
Seattle’s NPR station hosts Professor Cristobal Young to discuss taxing high-income individuals and its implications for Washington State and beyond.
If you Tax Them, Will They Leave?
A California wealth-tax proposal makes a high-stakes bet on billionaire psychology.
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