Welcome to In the News where the UITAC team and expert contributors take recent events in the news and relate them back to social science concepts, theories, and perspectives. From pop culture events to global organization, this blog site is a one-stop-shop for all things current events with social science application.
The Unconscious Mind: How Dreams Affect Our Rest
Exhaustion after sleep can be tied to various factors, from sleep disorders to disruptions in
Social Power in Stone: A Sociological Look at Julio-Claudian Sculpture
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked
Broken Windows Theory: Perception versus Reality in Crime and Policing
Imagine you are walking through two different neighborhoods, both in the same big city. The
Compassion and Action Through Social Work
March is Social Work Month — a time to reflect on the history of the
The Unconscious Mind: How Dreams Affect Our Rest
Exhaustion after sleep can be tied to various factors, from sleep disorders to disruptions in the sleep
Social Power in Stone: A Sociological Look at Julio-Claudian Sculpture
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked a turning
Broken Windows Theory: Perception versus Reality in Crime and Policing
Imagine you are walking through two different neighborhoods, both in the same big city. The first neighborhood
Compassion and Action Through Social Work
March is Social Work Month — a time to reflect on the history of the profession, understand
Once Upon a Sociologist
Once upon a time… how could a story that starts so innocently have such a significant social
When Things Fall Apart
The fires in Los Angeles, California, are nothing short of devastating. The loss of life and property
Health equity, the ability for all to obtain the best level of care for one’s health, is a vital concern for all individuals, including both incarcerated people and the employees who work in the criminal
What is a love language? A language is words and symbols used to communicate. Love is trickier to define because of the broad range of feelings associated with love, but most would agree that it’s
The Unconscious Mind: How Dreams Affect Our Rest
Exhaustion after sleep can be tied to various factors, from sleep disorders to disruptions in the sleep cycle. However, one often overlooked reason is the dreams themselves. Centuries of psychologists, neurologists, and even religion have sought to figure out the meaning of dreams. Are they simply a mirror of everyday life, or do they hold […]
Social Power in Stone: A Sociological Look at Julio-Claudian Sculpture
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked a turning point in Roman history. During this time, sculpture was more than just ornament; it was a powerful weapon for influencing societal views and thereby supporting the imperial rule. These Julio-Claudian imperial portraits and public monuments were deliberately used to […]
Once Upon a Sociologist
Once upon a time… how could a story that starts so innocently have such a significant social impact? Children’s literature is a genre of stories written for ages 0 to 18. In that genre are many other genres, such as fantasy, historical fiction, graphic novels, and mystery. However, the oldest category in children’s literature is […]
Once upon a time… how could a story that starts so innocently have such a
Think of your favorite sitcom, what are the main settings of the show? Often
This blog is intended to provide a research-based overview of the issues surrounding Planned
Understanding Internalized Stigma As Foucault puts it, the panopticon is a versatile mechanism of power
Once upon a time… how could a story that starts so innocently have such
What is a love language? A language is words and symbols used to communicate.
With Augustus and his successors establishing imperial power, the Julio-Claudian dynasty (27 B.C.E–68 C.E) marked a turning point in Roman history. During this time, sculpture was more than just ornament; it was a powerful weapon
Imagine you are walking through two different neighborhoods, both in the same big city. The first neighborhood is clean, with tall buildings in pristine condition and spotless sidewalks. The air smells fresh, the trees are
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Broken Windows Theory: Perception versus Reality in Crime and Policing
Imagine you are walking through two different neighborhoods, both in the same big city. The first neighborhood is clean, with tall buildings in pristine condition and spotless sidewalks. The air smells fresh, the trees are
Compassion and Action Through Social Work
March is Social Work Month — a time to reflect on the history of the profession, understand the role the profession has in promoting social welfare, learn how to become a social worker, and seek
Healthy Equity, Prisons, and Community-based Participatory Research
Health equity, the ability for all to obtain the best level of care for one’s health, is a vital concern for all individuals, including both incarcerated people and the employees who work in the criminal
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Climate change. Immigration. Economic inequality.
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Welcome to In the News where the UITAC team and expert contributors take recent events in the news and relate them back to social science