Prof. Aryan Karimi’s new study examines assimilation theory among Somali-Canadians
The study argues that race is an attitudinal hurdle to navigate rather than a structural barrier against assimilation in the context of Canadian society.
Prof. Lisa Richlen examines the influence of the Homeland in Refugee community organizations
Prof. Richlen’s research argues that the adoption of norms and management structures from the homeland can enhance organizational credibility and facilitate organizational longevity and satisfactions.
PhD student Rose Xueqing Zhang explores the connection between parental resources and their children’s health in China
The research shed light on the importance of intergenerational reproduction in fostering the good health of Chinese adults.
Prof. Yue Qian’s study examines reduced income and emerging inequalities related to COVID-19 in China
According to the study, non-party members are more likely to have a reduced income and experience COVID-19-related financial difficulties, via South China Morning Post.
Prof. Sylvia Fuller speaks with CBC about the rising number of labour disputes
Prof. Sylvia Fuller says many people are very concerned about inflation and the cost of living, and she posits that “we might see a move back towards negotiating explicit cost of living agreements in collective bargaining.”
UBC Sociology welcomes Dr. Aryan Karimi as Assistant Professor
Aryan Karimi is a new Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia working in the areas of immigration, refugee flows and daily lived experiences of racialized diasporic communities.
Prof. Ghaziani discusses gay bars and attitudes toward homosexuality via Bricks Magazine
Prof. Ghaziani remarks on trends in Britain, Canada, and the United States. “The issue matters, it’s international in its reach, and it’s one that we must understand better and address.”
Introducing UBC Sociology’s incoming Department Head Catherine Corrigall-Brown
UBC Sociology is thrilled to welcome Dr. Catherine Corrigall-Brown as our new Department Head. She will begin her three-year term on July 1, becoming the first female head of our department.
Prof. Lindsey Richardson’s new course explores the sociological impacts of health and illness
Lindsay Richardson’s SOCI 495F 201 Sociology and Health will provide a broad overview of the sociological understanding of health and illness, observing its interdisciplinary contributions and providing background on key issues and debates relevant in Canadian and international contexts.
Prof. Ethan Raker selected for the Wall Scholars Program 2022
This year’s Wall Scholars program invites 12 UBC scholars to engage with the urgency, scale, and complexity of the Climate and Nature Emergency.