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.
Let the Games Begin
A Marxist Analysis of The Hunger Games and The Purge Series There’s a particular moment
Service Versus Emotional Support Animals
Fear, trauma, anxiety, and depression. It’s no lie that the rates of mental illness have
Likes, Filters, and the Self: What Social Media Mirrors Back to Us
Charles Cooley’s theory of the looking-glass self is a key concept of symbolic interactionism —
Racial Discrimination in the U.S. Healthcare System
Racial discrimination remains a deeply rooted issue in the United States, and its effects extend
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Employing Zines to Mitigate Mental Health and Incarceration Stigma
Zines, short for “magazines or fanzines,” are small, independently produced booklets that generally feature unique art and aesthetics. They are typically created through a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach, often using photocopying for distribution. Zines started back
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
Don’t Touch That Dial!
Media lives in the moment. That may seem like a wild statement, but think about it. Every day, there is always something happening in the world. With the recent advent of social media, especially with