The Power of Social Media
Friday March 25, 2011
Social media is a relatively new phenomenon that has opened up a vast new area of research for sociologists. When Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter were started in 2004, 2005, and ... Read More
Sociology Concept Spotlight: Achieved Status Versus Ascribed Status
Friday March 25, 2011
Status is a term that is used often in sociology. It is a very broad word that refers to one's position in a social system. Status refers to what a ... Read More
Sociology Career Spotlight: Natural Hazards Researcher
Friday March 25, 2011
When I took my first sociology course, Introduction to Sociology, at the University of Colorado, I was not fully aware of all the career options in the field. I thought ... Read More