Prof. Tony Silva publishes new book, “Still Straight: Sexual Flexibility among White Men in Rural America”
In the new book, UBC sociologist Dr. Tony Silva argues that these men – many of whom enjoy hunting, fishing and shooting guns – are not closeted, bisexual or just experimenting.
MA student Kayonne Christy’s paper selected for PSA Graduate Student Paper Award
Kayonne Christy’s paper titled, “Minimizing Race Through Colourblind Healthcare: Examining Black women’s experience of medical racism during prenatal care,” will be recognized at the PSA’s 92nd Annual Conference.
Veteran scholar’s latest book provides look at everyday racism internationally
In her latest book, “Race, Culture and Politics in Education,” renowned sociologist and professor emerita of UBC Dr. Kogila Moodley makes the case for political literacy as a solution to counter and eventually end racism.
UBC Sociology students win the CityStudio’s People Choice Award for project on homelessness in Strathcona Park
A UBC Sociology student group won the City Studio’s people’s choice award in December 2020.
Alumna Sarah Brayne reveals how police use big data and surveillance technologies in her new book
Assistant Professor of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin and UBC Sociology alumna Sarah Brayne published her new book, Predict and Surveil: Data, Discretion, and the Future of Policing. Her new book is a groundbreaking examination of the growing role of the private sector in public policing.
Prof. Oral Robinson’s new book explores intra-Caribbean migration and identity
We spoke to UBC Sociology Professor Oral Robinson about his new book, which explores how intra-Caribbean migrants experience living within different Cariibbean countries.
UBC Sociology alumna Leora Courtney-Wolfman investigates climate change and occupational injuries in Vienna
We spoke to UBC Sociology alumna Leora Courtney-Wolfman about her research at the Vienna Doctoral School of Social Sciences where she now works on the “CHAP” project, investigating how climate change contributes to occupational injuries.
Prof. Lindsey Richardson says that connecting with the Learning Exchange has made the science she does more effective
The Learning Exchange is an important academic unit of the university and a model for university-community engagement. Read about what Learning Exchange does and hear from UBC Sociology Prof. Lindsey Richardson about how learning exchanges lead to important research connections.
Prof. Renisa Mawani talks about her upcoming book Animalia: An Anti-Imperial Bestiary for Our Times
Prof. Renisa Mawani’s new book Animalia explores the central roles animals in the history of British imperial control, exploring how the politics of empire played out in multispecies relations.
Celebrating UBC Sociology students Kayonne Christy’s and Allison Liang’s academic accomplishments
UBC Sociology is thrilled by the accomplishments of Allison Laing and Kayonne Christy, two of our graduate students who were recently awarded scholarships. Congratulations to both of them!