Department of Sociology News
The Department of Sociology offers courses that inspect concerns about human behavior, social life, and social change. Students examine topics such as crime; economic inequalities; gender; leisure and sports; marriage and family; occupations; race and ethnic relations; and religion.
Current Sociology News
The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers document decades of advocacy and expand 51ԹϺ’s collecting initiative on sexual entertainment and economies.
51ԹϺ, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.
Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.
A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51ԹϺ, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.
The sociologist found her 'light' at 51ԹϺ by studying families seeking community and citizenship.
The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.
Sociology In The News
As anti-ICE demonstrations continue to grow nationwide, a 51ԹϺ sociology professor, Dr. Robert Futrell, weighs in on how protests, demonstrations, or rallies can bring change. He says that change and how long the change can be seen is all relative.
Nevada is the only state in the country where some form of sex work or prostitution is legal. In counties with fewer than 700,000 people, brothels have been legal since the early 1970s. Some say it's a regulated way to maintain safety for the workers and customers in a world where prostitution will never really disappear, while others say no to prostitution in any form. But today, we're going to look at two aspects of sex work.
A recent survey of sex workers in Nevada found nearly all lack confidence in the criminal legal system and feel law enforcement doesn’t take sexual assault allegations seriously.
A symposium this month at 51ԹϺ’s William S. Boyd School of Law highlighted the academic-legislative partnership. The event examined the sex work industry, pathways into the profession and criminalization issues. Though not officially connected to AB 209, several symposium speakers who had assisted Orentlicher in crafting the legislation discussed their contributions.
A symposium this month at 51ԹϺ’s William S. Boyd School of Law highlighted the academic-legislative partnership. The event examined the sex work industry, pathways into the profession and criminalization issues. Though not officially connected to AB 209, several symposium speakers who had assisted Orentlicher in crafting the legislation discussed their contributions.
A symposium this month at 51ԹϺ’s William S. Boyd School of Law highlighted the academic-legislative partnership. The event examined the sex work industry, pathways into the profession and criminalization issues. Though not officially connected to AB 209, several symposium speakers who had assisted Orentlicher in crafting the legislation discussed their contributions.
