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This Week in Sociological Perspective, video
Economists talk money. Politicians talk government. On This Week in Sociological Perspective we talk money, politics, and everything else that makes the world go ‘round, offering insight on society, public affairs, and news of the week. Guest authors join your host, UC-Berkeley Professor Samuel Roundfield Lucas, to transcend the headlines through fascinating research in sociology.

Apr 30, 2022

This week we discuss a leaked document showing that Facebook is unable to comply with emerging laws on privacy. And, I recently spoke with Professor Camila Alvarez of the University of California-Merced about her recent paper titled “Analyzing the Military’s Role in Producing Air Toxics Disparities in the...


Apr 22, 2022

This week we discuss the repeal of mask mandates for airline travel and other public transit. And, I recently spoke with Reed DeAngelis, doctoral student at the University of North Carolina and the Carolina Population Center, about his recent paper titled “Moving on Up? Neighborhood Status and Racism-Related...


Apr 15, 2022

This week we discuss lessons from “Pandemic Kids’” return to school. And, I speak with Hana Shepherd, Associate Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University, about her recent paper titled “Administering New Anti-Bullying Law: The Organizational Field and School Variation During Initial Implementation.” The...


Apr 7, 2022

This week we discuss an amazing new finding from the study of Mars. But first, I recently spoke with Tyler Bruefach, doctoral candidate at Florida State University, about his recent paper titled “Social isolation and achievement of students with learning disabilities.” The paper is to be published in Social...