Noor Sandhawalia contributes to the Punjabi Oral History Project by sharing personal insights
Sandhawalia became involved in the project as a way to “step into the world of research”. She found a personal connection with the topic as a first-generation Punjabi Canadian from Surrey, BC.
Amy Zeng explores Chinese parental anxieties over education regarding social class and inequalities
Fifth-year Honours student Amy Zeng evaluates the relevance of western sociological theory to Chinese families and its social context.
UBC Sociology wishes Professor Neil Guppy a very happy retirement
Neil chose to celebrate his retirement with a gift of $50,000 to create a new scholarship focused on undergraduate students: the Guppy Undergraduate Excellence in Sociology Fund.
Watch: Dr. Neil McLaughlin: What Erich Fromm’s critical theory can teach us about public sociology
UBC Sociology’s Distinguished Speaker Series hosted McMaster University Professor Neil McLaughlin for a talk titled, “What Erich Fromm’s critical theory can teach us about public sociology” on April 26, 2022.
Dr. Catherine Corrigall-Brown appointed as new Department Head
We are thrilled to announce Dr. Catherine Corrigall-Brown has been appointed Head of the Department of Sociology. She will start her three-year term on July 1, 2022.
Makena Zimmerman explores the history of anti-Black colourism and its perpetuation through identity formation on social media
Fourth-year Honours student Makena Zimmerman is conducting research into the dangers that colourism on social media imposes on identity formation.
PhD Candidate Kelsea Perry wins Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award
Congratulations to PhD Candidate Kelsea Perry who has been awarded a UBC Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award. The Department of Sociology would like to also thank Kelsea for her outstanding teaching, research, and service to the community.
UBC Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference 2022 – Call for Abstracts is Now Open!
The Sociology Students’ Association is pleased to invite all undergraduate students to present their works at the Annual Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference.
Watch: Hannah Wohl’s Distinguished Speaker Lecture at UBC Sociology
UBC Sociology’s Distinguished Speaker Series hosted Dr. Hannah Wohl for her talk titled, “What is Creativity? How Contemporary Artists Judge their Work” on March 1, 2022.
Isaku Kawamura examines the role of accents as a marker of foreignness in the labour market, examining its intersection with race, class and gender
Fourth-year Honours student Isaku Kawamura’s research studies the experiences of immigrants working in Vancouver, and how non-native accents shape their experiences on the labour market.