Sage Sociology

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.

Author Jenna Davis discusses the article, "Investigating the Tenant Selection Practices of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Landlords on Long Island," published in the September 2025 issue of City & Community.

Author Gordon Rinderknecht discusses the article, "The Daily Lives of Crowdsourced U.S. Respondents: A Time Use Comparison of MTurk, Prolific, and ATUS" published in the August 2025 issue of Sociological Methodology. 

Author Greer Mellon discusses the article, "Competence over Partisanship: Party Affiliation Does Not Affect the Selection of School District Superintendents," published in the August 2025 issue of American Sociological Review.

Author Martha Martinez discusses the book, The Employable Sociologist: A Guide for Undergraduates, reviewed in the July 2025 issue of Contemporary Sociology by Catherine Richards Solomon.

Author Alex V. Barnard discusses the article, "Conservatorships: Coercion without Care or Control" published in the Spring 2025 issue of Contexts.

Authors Gwendolyn Purifoye and Derrick Brooms discuss the article, "Without Risk Reduction: How Black Men’s Well-being and Humanity Are Compromised in Mobile Public Spaces" published in the July 2025 issue of Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.