Sociological Images
Herculean Dimorphism
The latest in a series on how Disney characters are perfect examples of extreme sex dimorphism.
We’re Not Opposite Sexes
Another example of an advertisement that plays off of tired stereotypes.
A Korean Hallyu Threatens American Cultural Dominance
The Korean wave has only picked up momentum since the late 1990s, and its influence is impressive.
Should White People Wear Dreadlocks?
This a question for The1Janitor, who offers some interesting perspective on cultural appropriation.
What Happened to All of the Women in Computer Science?
Growing up with a personal computer is a strong predictor for choosing computer science as a major, but parents have been buying their daughters other things.
Raising the Minimum Wage Will Have No Effect on Jobs
According to an analysis of 64 different studies.
Medicare vs. National Health Care
Compared to their pre-Medicare counterparts, seniors today are probably healthier, and they’re probably shelling out less for health care. But compared to seniors in other countries, they're not doing so well.
Why I Called My Book 'The Family'
The family is not an institution; it’s an institutional arena, the social space where family interactions take place.
Women’s Sexuality in Breastfeeding Advocacy
We capitalize on the sexualization of the breast to raise awareness about breast cancer, yet we cringe at the idea of a woman nursing her child.
Women in Apocalyptic Fiction Shaving Their Armpits
Because our interest in realism apparently only goes so far.
Gender Segregation of Toys Is on the Rise
Charting the use of "toys for boys" and "toys for girls" in American English.
Theories of the First Topsy-Turvy Doll
The general consensus seems to be that these dolls were primarily for enslaved children, but the purpose of the dolls isn’t clearly understood.
What Sociologists Can Tell Us About Serial Killing
Might cultural and structural variables predict state variation in the rate of male serial killer activity?
Schools Teach Children That Native Americans Are History
Professor Sarah Shear examined the academic standards for elementary and secondary school education in all 50 states.
Rich Kids Are More Likely to Be Working for Dad
Nepotism is alive and well, especially for the well-off.
Why Did Doctors Stop Giving Women Orgasms?
You can thank the rise of the vibrator for that, according to technology historian Rachel Maines.
That Catcalling Video Is a Reminder About Research Methods
If your methods aren't sound then neither are your findings.
The Best Moms Let Mess Happen
That's the message of a Bounty commercial that reminds this sociologist of Sharon Hays' work on "the ideology of intensive motherhood."
A Majority of Middle-Class Blacks Will Be Poorer as Adults
The disturbing findings of a new study.
Egg Freezing Isn’t the Feminist Issue You Think It Is
New benefits being offered by Apple and Facebook probably aren't about discouraging women from becoming mothers at a “natural” age.
Is It Time for the U.S. to Consider a Shorter Work Week?
Other countries are pushing legislation forward that would reduce the hours employees work in an effort to improve quality of life and increase productivity.
Voter Suppression, by Incompetence or Design
Data collected by the Cooperative Congressional Election Study shows how racial minorities have to wait longer at the polls.
It Makes Sense That Voters Are Disappointed
Are you any better off than you were after the last recession?