Sociology Archives

June 23, 2023

Professor Michael Rocque on TV Speaking about Mass Shootings

Prof. Rocque offered his insights on what mass shootings entail and how they may be prevented during an extended interview…

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October 19, 2022

Lecture with Elijah Anderson: “Being Black in White Space”

Join us November 10 at 4:15 for “Being Black in White Space,” an online lecture with Professor Elijah Anderson. Register at https://elijah-anderson-bates.eventbrite.com Professor Anderson is Sterling…

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September 24, 2021

Sociology Research Lunches 2021-2022

We are again featuring a series of research lunches! In years past, we focused mostly on faculty work. This year,…

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March 29, 2021

What’s Up Next Year?

What’s Up Next Year?: a Zoom panel of Bates sociology professors talking about courses they’ll offer in the 2021-22 academic…

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March 24, 2021

What Do Sociology Majors Do After Graduation?

What Do Sociology Majors Do After Graduation?: An informal Zoom session on sociology alumni careers and ideas for conveying the…

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February 2, 2021

2020 and its aftermath: sociological perspectives.

We invite sociology majors to join us for an informal panel presentation and discussion. Each Bates sociology professor will speak…

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January 18, 2021

Exploring the History and Meaning of MLK Day

This panel will examine the history of MLK Day from the early calls for a day to honor Dr. King…

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October 29, 2020

Electoral Engagement: Sociological Perspectives and Higher Education’s Responsibilities

(Professor Emily W. Kane) This Zoom presentation/conversation will begin with a brief overview of some patterns sociologists explore in relation to systemic inequalities…

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October 23, 2020

Sociology Research Lunch: Sociology During COVID-19

Francesco Duina; Emily Kane; Marcelle Medford; Ben Moodie; Mike Rocque; & Heidi Taylor invite you to grab lunch, hop on…

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November 13, 2018

Redemption or Stigma? The Price, Practice and Promise of Second Chances in American Culture

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 12:10 in Commons 226, the 3rd of the series of informal research presentations will…

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