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.
Racial Discrimination in the U.S. Healthcare System
Racial discrimination remains a deeply rooted issue in the United States, and its effects extend
Justice For Her: Understanding and Ending Femicides
Every time I drive my brother to school, a pink cross catches my eye. It’s
Speech and Engagement-based Algorithms: How Engagement Incentives Shape What We See Online
Understanding the current landscape There are lots of good explanations for why anger is so
Employing Zines to Mitigate Mental Health and Incarceration Stigma
Zines, short for “magazines or fanzines,” are small, independently produced booklets that generally feature unique
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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
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
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