Sociology

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Western Sociology has a historic strength and commitment to research excellence in the field of Population Dynamics and Social Inequality. Our productive and internationally recognized faculty publish in the discipline's most prestigious journals. We offer outstanding research training for graduate students at both the M.A. and Ph.D. levels in the theoretical and empirical study of various dimensions of Population Dynamics and Social Inequality. Western Sociology is also home to award-winning teachers and offers undergraduate programs in both Sociology and Criminology. Check out the above links for more information about our academic programs and faculty.

News

Use of parental leave unequal, despite policy objectives

Labour unions benefit all workers, new research shows

NCFR recognizes Paul Amato and Sarah Patterson for outstanding family research

Where does the gender revolution stand?

Bringing wrongful convictions out of the shadows

Patrick Denice joins Sociology

Eugena Kwon was in the top 25 SSHRC storytellers for Congress 2018 competition. Watch her video: Examining the Role of Food Literacy in Shaping Immigrant Integration Experiences in Canada

Dr. Sarah Patterson wins 1st place in the 2018 3 Minute Research Competition of the Postdoctoral Research Forum

Leona Bruijns receives Vanier Scholarship

Margolis named Western University Faculty Scholar for 2018

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