Sociology Archives
From Social Movements to Service Learning (and Back Again?)
On Oct 22nd, Corey Dolgon, professor of sociology and director of community-based learning at Stonehill College, visited Bates to discuss…
Will There Be An Occupy 2.0?
On September 11, 2013, Todd Gitlin, addressed the strengths and weaknesses of the Occupy movement, the ways it has helped…
Getting Ahead: Social Mobility, Public Housing and Immigrant Networks
On May 9th, Silvia Dominguez, an interdisciplinary scholar who researches the welfare of women, children and minority populations presented a…
Maine Campus Compact honors Professor of Sociology, Emily Kane
On April 30, 2013, the Maine Campus Compact honored Professor Emily Kane for her commitment to public involvement. She was…
There Goes the Gayborhood?
On March 11th, Amin Ghaziani, an assistant professor of sociology at the University of British Columbia, presented his talk on…
Community Currencies and Time Banking in the Contemporary United States
On February 6, 2013, Ed Collom will deliver a talk on “Community Currencies and Time Banking in the Contemporary United…
City, Neighborhood and Society Series: A Three Lecture Series on Social Science Approaches to Urban Issues
January 15, March 11 and May 9, 2013: A Three Lecture Series. January 15, 2013: “Transforming Cities and Minds through…
Regional Trade Agreements, Law and Courts
On November 21, 2011, Francesco Duina delivered a talk at the Université Laval & Ministère des Relations Internationales in Quebec…
Senior Emily Cassidy Reflects on Her Bates Experience
Emily Cassidy ’11 of East Hampton, NY, recalls meeting “the Criminology Guy” — her advisor, Professor of Sociology Sawyer Sylvester.…