Sage Sociology

Authors Alex M. Kempler, Sam Mitchell, and Dawson P. R. Vosburg discuss the article, "Free to Learn: Ungrading in Sociology Courses," published in the October 2025 issue of Teaching Sociology.

Authors Jessi Streib and Betsy Leondar-Wright discuss the article, "How White Americans Decide What's Racist and Sexist" published in the Summer 2025 issue of Contexts.

Author Cinthia J. Romo Alba discusses the article, "Resisting Enforcement: The Civic and Political Mobilization Effects of Encountering the Immigration Enforcement System" published in the October 2025 issue of Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.

Author María G. Rendón discusses the article, "Social Reproduction at a Minority Serving Institution: STEM Capital Disparities among Children of Immigrants," published in the October 2025 issue of Sociology of Education.

Author Wenhao Jiang discusses the article, "The Cultural Devaluation of Feminized Work: The Evolution of U.S. Occupational Prestige and Gender Typing in Linguistic Representations, 1900 to 2019," published in the October 2025 issue of American Sociological Review.

Author Carlo Barone discusses the article "Dual-Process Theory, Behavioral Research, and the Explanation of Social Inequalities," published in the September 2025 issue of Sociological Theory.

Brian Powell, a professor at Indiana University and 2024 Cooley-Meade Award recipient, dives into the complexities of identity in social psychology. He candidly shares his personal reflections on the stigmatization of the field and the struggles academics face in self-identifying. The discussion also highlights the historical significance of figures like Du Bois and the importance of innovative research from emerging scholars. Topics like intersectionality, joy in sociology, and challenges related to healthcare for the transgender community add depth to this insightful conversation.

Authors David Russell and Jon Gordon discuss the article, "The New Social Roots of School Shootings: A Refined Constellation Theory of Rampage Attacks" published in Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World.

Anthony Abraham Jack, a professor at Boston University and author of "Class Dismissed," tackles pressing issues in higher education. He discusses the impact of COVID-19 on inequalities faced by marginalized students. Jack emphasizes how socioeconomic backgrounds shape college experiences and future opportunities. He shares personal insights into the emotional complexities of first-generation students in academia. Additionally, he offers strategies for making writing more accessible, aiming to inspire change and highlight the significance of literature in storytelling.

Author Jennifer Karas Montez discusses the article, "Stability and Volatility in the Contextual Predictors of Working-Age Mortality in the United States," published in the September 2025 issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.