Students

Eleven UBC Sociology students awarded Education and Awareness prize by British Columbia Historical Federation

The British Columbia Historical Federation recognizes a cohort of UBC Sociology students who partnered with heritage organizations and historical research projects to assist community partners during the pandemic.

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.

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.

Toxic bosses should be the next to face #MeToo-type reprisals, writes PhD candidate Erica Mildner

In Canada, the emphasis on workers’ right to a safe and healthy workplace in the wake of former governor-general Julie Payette’s resignation provides a rare opportunity to expand the definition of workplace harassment and hold toxic bosses to account.

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.

Undergraduate student Alec Wilson investigates the discourse around the legitimization of ride-hailing apps in Vancouver

Alec Wilson is a fourth-year Sociology major who is interested in ethnography and text analysis. His research project is a discourse analysis of public documents from media, government councils and courts regarding Uber’s introduction and legitimization in Vancouver.

Deadline to apply for Urban Ethnographic Field School extended to March 10

The deadline for submitting applications to the Urban Ethnographic Field School online summer course has been extended to Wednesday, March 10 2021 at noon. There will also be two 45 minute information sessions on Wednesday, February 24 at 11 am and Friday, February 26 at noon.