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Please note: in response to physical distancing protocols, UBC Sociology is now providing support remotely. Our staff will be avaialable by email Monday-Friday between 8 am – 4 pm.

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Undergraduate student Jennifer Vincent examines health disparities among sexual minorities

 
Jennifer Vincent's undergraduate thesis examines health disparities among sexual minorities (i.e. non-heterosexual individuals) in Canada. The biggest takeaway so far is that health varies greatly between different non-heterosexual sexual orientations, highlighting the importance of acknowledging and accounting for how different identities within a group can have profound impacts on individuals lives. 

Kids share experiences of anti-Asian racism in the pandemic

 
In an interview with CBC Kids news, UBC professor Dr. Yue Qian explains the reasons for Anti-Asian discrimination.

Undergraduate student Ella Kim-Marriott explores what Canada’s transition to green energy means for fossil fuel workers

 
For her undergrad thesis project, Ella-Kim Marriot interviewed fossil fuel workers in Fort McMurray to inquire about their opinions and concerns regarding a just transition to cleaner energy infrastructure in Canada.
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Featured Event

Distinguished Speaker Series

Dr. Stephen Vaisey: Measuring Stability and Change in Personal Culture Using Panel Data

May 4, 2021
11:00 am - 12:30 pm


Distinguished Speaker Series: Stephen Vaisey
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Every day I use Sociology at work. The Sociology department at UBC offers great methods courses, which was a huge reason as to why I was hired. My Sociology training has also given me soft skills that help me add value to my projects. I have a deeper understanding of social circumstances and macrostructures that might be colouring the way our subjects respond.

Tiffany Eng
BA Sociology/Psychology