Tag Sociology
Sociologist, former L&S dean Sandefur to leave UW–Madison after 30 years
Gary Sandefur, a longtime faculty member and administrator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, is headed back to his home state of Oklahoma. Read More
Study suggests some fathers elevate their games
As parents, we all take cues from mom and dad in the rearing of our own children. But can we improve as parents based on our perceptions of how we were reared? Read More
Tess Hauser was ‘heart and soul’ of Wisconsin Longitudinal Study
Taissa S. “Tess” Hauser, a key scientific figure in one of the longest and most respected sociological studies ever undertaken, passed away in Washington D.C. last month. Read More
Microbiome meets big social science: What’s the potential?
Over the last decade or so, biologists have mustered an ever-growing appreciation for the essential role of microbial communities in a diversity of environments. Read More
Microbiome and human health workshop
The opportunity to couple this emerging field and a traditional strength of UW–Madison — large longitudinal studies such as the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study; the Beaver Dam Eye Study; MIDUS, Midlife in the United States; and the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort — will be explored in a small, one-day workshop to be sponsored by the Center for Demography of Health and Aging and the Center for Demography and Ecology. Read More
Jerry Marwell, expert on social movements, dies at 76
Gerald Marwell, Richard T. Ely Professor Emeritus of sociology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, died on Sunday, March 24 in New York City. He was 76. Read More
Sociologist celebrates 50 years of teaching at UW–Madison
Longtime professor Joe Elder is being honored for his 50 years of teaching. Read More
High school rank linked to survival throughout adulthood
A person's high school class rank is good for more than just getting into a prestigious college. Read More
Census shows significant increase in Wisconsin’s single-father households
The number of single-father households in Wisconsin is increasing, according to Census 2010 figures released in mid-May. Read More
Children of divorce fall behind peers in math, social skills
Divorce is a drag on the academic and emotional development of young children, but only once the breakup is under way, according to a study of elementary school students and their families. Read More
Human impacts of rising oceans will extend well beyond coasts
Identifying the human impact of rising sea levels is far more complex than just looking at coastal cities on a map. Read More
Census figures show Wisconsin aging
Wisconsin's population is aging, with the state's median age reaching 38.5, according to Census 2010 figures released today (May 12). Read More
Study finds prayer can help handle harmful emotions
Those who choose to pray find personalized comfort during hard times, according to a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More
UW-Madison study of class of ’57 becomes leading research on aging
During the last 50 years, participants in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study have helped researchers explore the experience of careers, family life, family and education in America. Read More
Good grades in high school linked to better health, study finds
The "A" grades that high-schoolers earn aren't just good for making the honor roll - they also make them healthier as adults, too. Read More
Tracing the ‘blurry line’ between hospital and at-home care
When patients come home from the hospital after major surgery or a transplant, they often are not well enough to care for themselves, and more importantly, have complex medical needs that need to be monitored by others. Read More
Rural areas take greater brunt of Iraq War, UW–Madison research shows
The Iraq War has taken a greater toll on the nation's non-metropolitan areas because troops from rural areas experience higher rates of death in the war than those from urban parts of the United States, according to a new study by a University of Wisconsin–Madison sociologist. Read More
The plight of working-poor families: Low-wage labor and weak safety net
In their new book from the University of Chicago Press titled "Both Hands Tied: Welfare Reform and the Race to the Bottom of the Low-Wage Labor Market," co-authors Jane L. Collins and Victoria Mayer present their analysis of the political and structural forces that shaped the lives of working-poor families by examining the experiences of 33 women living in Milwaukee and Racine, Wis. Read More
Teach-in on Afghanistan, Pakistan set for next weekend
A group of University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty have organized a teach-in on Afghanistan and Pakistan to be held on campus next weekend, March 19 and 20. Read More