Stories about "Sociology"
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Thesis examines seldom-studied role of motels as alternative to homelessness
Thursday, April 4, 2019 2:49 pm
Isolation, crowding, poor access to nutritious food are among challenges facing long-term motel residents, Abby Westberry ’19 finds.
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Bates criminologist shares $499K federal grant to study mass shootings
Thursday, December 13, 2018 2:21 pm
Michael Rocque and colleagues will use the Department of Justice grant to pursue ambitious research goals — including the future severity of mass public shootings.
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Q&A: Francesco Duina explains why Americans who have the least love the U.S. the most
Monday, October 2, 2017 3:57 pm
Broke and Patriotic, the latest book by Bates College sociologist Francesco Duina, explains why the poorest Americans are also the most patriotic.
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Daily Dot quotes sociologist Michael Rocque on the link between gender and active-shooter events
Friday, November 21, 2014 11:47 am
Pursuing the gender angle alone is fraught, says Rocque.
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Bates welcomes new faculty: Michael Rocque, sociology
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 10:46 am
New at Bates, criminologist Michael Rocque brings a distinctive perspective to the sociology faculty.
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New book by sociologist Duina studies American view of life transitions
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 2:08 pm
Known for a study of the American focus on winning, Bates sociologist Francesco Duina views the emotional landscape from a different perspective in his new book.
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Sociologist’s talk to explore challenges to activism in a neo-liberal society
Wednesday, October 16, 2013 3:06 pm
Sociologist Corey Dolgon discusses the challenges of activism in a neo-liberal society on Oct. 22.
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Lecture to explore social mobility, housing, immigrant networks
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:59 pm
Silvia Dominguez, a scholar who researches the welfare of women, children and minority populations, offers the talk "Getting Ahead: Social Mobility, Public Housing and Immigrant Networks" on May 9.
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Maine Campus Compact honors two for civic involvement
Friday, April 26, 2013 11:01 am
Maine Campus Compact will honor two members of the Bates community for their commitment to public involvement.
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University of British Columbia sociologist to discuss outlook for ‘gayborhoods’
Thursday, February 28, 2013 3:06 pm
A sociologist from the University of British Columbia discusses the future of longstanding 'gayborhoods' in a March 11 talk.