Sage Sociology

Hajar Yazdiha, an Assistant Professor of Sociology at USC and author of The Struggle for the People's King, dives deep into how political interpretations of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy shape collective memory and democracy. She shares personal insights that inspired her research, including the impact of political rhetoric during various eras. The conversation explores the dangers of memory politics and emphasizes the importance of grassroots narratives and reconciliation efforts in restoring marginalized histories.

Reuben A. Buford May, a sociologist from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, delves into the troubling world of antiblack discrimination in urban nightclubs. He reveals startling findings on how Black men often face higher drink prices compared to their white counterparts. Through his fieldwork in Chicago, he uncovers systemic practices affecting Black patrons, highlighting multiple forms of discrimination beyond just isolated incidents. The study not only sheds light on these issues but also emphasizes the economic and social importance of urban nightclubs.

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.