UCM Sociology

09/01/2026

Rural places have long built and expanded prisons to tap federal funds during hard times.

08/25/2026

This documentary examines the intersection of socioeconomic status and environmental impact, highlighting the vast disparities in individual carbon footprints. Through a sociological lens, the film shows how class shapes consumption patterns, with extreme wealth enabling carbon-intensive lifestyles

08/15/2026

Where do sociologists work (that isn’t academia)? Government & Public Policy. 🏛️

Sociologists bring an understanding of people, institutions, communities, and social change to some of the biggest challenges facing the public sector.

From shaping public policy and supporting community development to preparing communities for disasters, analyzing population change, and assessing the social impacts of public decisions, sociological skills have a valuable place in government at the local, state, and federal levels.

And sociologists don’t just study government and policy—they actually work within these systems to help shape them.

💡 Want to learn more about careers in applied sociology? Follow along as we continue exploring where sociologists work (that isn’t academia)!

08/05/2026

This drove me crazy when I was 45 minutes away and they called me instead of my husband who was RIGHT THERE no matter how many times I told them to call him.

When both parents appeared equally available, schools were 40% more likely to call students’ moms, rather than their dads.

07/30/2026

Big announcement! The Live Your Dream Awards are back! 🏅
Soroptimist International of Liberty is accepting applications for cash grants for women who are the primary financial support for their dependents. If you're heading back to school or a vocational program, we want to help you succeed!

Applications can be submitted August 1 - November 15. Apply here: soroptimist.org/lyda-apply

07/29/2026

Experts warn this common choice among new dads could also put marriages under strain. Here’s what you need to know.

07/28/2026

Women aren’t being burnt at the stake any more, but there is still risk and violence implicit in the label ‘witch’

07/23/2026

Aidan Husbands sat bored in classes for his finance major during his first semester at the University of South Florida. He liked history and political science but still wasn’t sure what to study.

07/21/2026

Even identical roles drew smaller salary estimates as more women filled them, hinting at a hidden bias shared by all.