Category: Sociology Dictionary

  • Words That Heal: An Interview with Jennifer Francis, Author of I Am Me

    Jennifer Francis is an author, artist, and advocate whose debut children’s book, I Am Me, is transforming the way young girls—especially Black girls—see themselves. Rooted in affirmations and empowering definitions, her work celebrates identity, builds confidence, and sparks meaningful conversations in homes, schools, and communities. Through her creativity and advocacy, Jennifer has built not just…

  • Research Project Proposal: Student Food Insecurities at CSU Chico

    Thomas A Pacheco DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22977.67682 1. Overview and Statement of Research Problem Food insecurities in America have become a growing concern for social scientists and the American population as a whole. Food insecurities is a social problem that has come to the attention of California State University Chico (CSU Chico) because of the increasing number…

  • Interview with Melissa Widmaier, Author of Realm of Light Series

    Melissa is an editor with a heart for wide, open spaces. When not manipulating words, she can be found camping with a camera in hand, getting lost among things green and growing. She lives in Arizona with her husband, three boys, a barrelful of cats, and a rambunctious corgi. Her debut adult dark, epic fantasy, The…

  • Meet the Professor: Dr. Stephanie Wilson, Sociologist, Educator, and Co-founder of Applied Worldwide

     Stephanie: Sociologist, Creator, Researcher 2. As a co-founder of Applied Worldwide, could you briefly explain the organization’s mission? Stephanie: Our mission is to build a bridge between the discipline of sociology and everyday life to improve the well-being of society. As a sociologist, I see endless ways that sociological knowledge could benefit society, but our…

  • The Criminalization of The Mentally Ill

    Those with mental illness are hard-pressed to find rest in America which is not a jail cell. Mental health facilities in America are sorely lacking, much less optimized for those struggling with mental illnesses. The budget for hospitals and community houses is exceptionally low, far below the budget spent on mass incarceration that America has…

  • Comparison of Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives

    Sociology is a branch of social science that scientifically studies the human society, human behavior and social interactions. In sociology the three main theoretical perspectives are functionalism, conflict perspective or Marxian perspective and symbolic interactionism perspective. In this article, we will explore the two key theoretical perspectives used in sociology and how they help us…

  • O Captain, My Captain! Selected Vignettes on Social Acceptance, Identity and Personal Flourishing amongst Adolescents and Young Adults

    ‘O Captain, my Captain. Who knows where that comes from? Anybody? Not a clue? It’s from a poem by Walt Whitman about Mr. Abraham Lincoln. Now in this class you can either call me Mr. Keating, or if you’re slightly more daring, O Captain my Captain.’ These self-characterising poetic lines which includes a surreal invitation…