Sociology

WELCOME TO SOCIOLOGY AT WESTERN

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. Explore our website for more information about our academic programs and faculty. 

News

COVID-19 is impacting birth rates

Age of oldest child key to unlocking immigration mobility within Canada

Western University researchers reveal who is most likely to adhere to public health precautions

New record daily COVID-19 case count in London

Gender, age, education can predict use of pandemic precautions

The forgotten ones: Untold and unseen consequences of COVID-19

'This isn't enough': Western's Director of Indigenous Studies reacts to Washington NFL team's decision

About nine family members to suffer grief from every COVID-19 fatality

Visible minorities make up 27% of London's COVID-19 cases

The Pandemic Is Changing How We Use Technology To Communicate

Data linking race and health predicts new COVID-19 hotspots

Up for promotion

Dr. Kim Shuey is being considered for promotion to Professor. Anyone wishing to make a written submission can do so until Sept. 3, 2021.  Public solicitation notice.