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Education in Diverse Settings

April 28, 2021

My winter internship supporting high schoolers with cognitive and physical challenges by promoting opportunities for them to become contributing members of society.

Faculty Spotlight Series – Professor Karen McCormack

July 16, 2020

In this week’s Faculty Spotlight Series, we shine a light on Karen McCormack, Professor of Sociology.

Race & Racism: Building an Anti-racist Society

June 24, 2020

Starting this fall, a new interdisciplinary course will be open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to practice effective anti-racism.

LGBTQ+ (Trans)Formations

May 11, 2020

How is an LGBTQ+ individual’s identity formed, and if it changes over time how and why does it do so? I was especially interested in… More Info »

“We don’t know what the color of their light bulb is yet, and maybe it will change.” Gender Socialization and Gender-Neutral Child Rearing

May 11, 2020

We live in a society that is drenched in gender stereotypes. Because of this, children regularly learn to adopt gender roles predetermined to them.

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Sociology Alum Recognized for Research & Scholarship

June 28, 2018

Dr. Derron Wallace ’07 continues to accrue honors and awards.

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The Ignorance of All Lives Matter

March 22, 2017

“While the intention of “all lives matter” is perceived to be about a shared and peaceful humanity, it actually perpetuates a racist narrative that dehumanizes… More Info »

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How Widespread is Poor Mental Health in the United States?

May 13, 2016

Have you ever spent any amount of time worrying about mental illness in people around you? Well, you’re not alone. By Rachael Barbaresi ’18

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Examining the Politics of the “Wheaton Bubble”

May 12, 2016

Does being at a liberal arts college like Wheaton require an implicit allegiance to political liberalism, and is so just what sort of liberalism is… More Info »

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The Evolving Linkages between Parenthood and Marriage