2020 Sociology news

Research

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$2.5-million grant sharpens student focus on aging Boomers

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58 Researchers at 34 institutions unite to explore the stark differences in family leave uptake nationwide

Janice Forsyth and her Reclaiming Tom Longboat book

Forsyth book chronicles Indigenous sport, politics

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Willson and Shuey earn SSHRC Insight Grant to study social and environmental influences on health across generations

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Waite's study finds a wage hierarchy in the Canadian labour market based on sexual orientation

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Haan reveals Statistics Canada data showing gender roles in Canadian homes reverberating through the labour market

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Margolis, Choi, Hou, and Haan use administrative data to reveal Canadian divorce trends

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Honours and Promotions

Lauren Barr

Lauren Barr honoured for teaching excellence

Entrances and Exits

Howard Ramos

In July 2020, the Department of Sociology will welcome Howard Ramos as Professor and Department Chair

Yoko Yoshida

Yoko Yoshida is joining the Department of Sociology as an Associate Professor in July 2020.

Special Commentaries on Covid 19 pandemic

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

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How Black Canadians are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19

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Data linking race and health predicts new COVID-19 hotspots

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Should cash transfers used as an emergency response be universal or targeted?

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A Coronavirus Baby Boom: Myth or Reality?

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Basic income in a pandemic and beyond

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Social media has positive possibilities in pandemic