Perspectives on the Family: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research
Research tools and techniques can be divided into two broad categories: qualitative and quantitative. Quantitative research methods usually involve looking at large samples of population. Qualitative research relies o..
Polarization and the Changing American Economy
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley discusses changes in American society since World War Two. He contends that, while the United States provided a reasonable degree of economic equality and opportunit..
Protests Against Globalization
Professor of Sociology and History Craig Calhoun talks about globalization protests, stating that these are not spontaneous reactions, but rather part of a concerted effort to achieve better working conditions, greater a..
Race and the Accumulation of Wealth
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley notes that the typical Black family in America today has about one-eighth the net worth of the typical White family. He observes that, despite the Civil Rights gains..
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Diverse American Families
A glimpse into the daily lives of a racially and ethnically diverse group of American families.
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Economics of the African-American Family
Poverty has long been a fact of life in many African-American communities. In part this has been due to discrimination but, more recently, broad-based structural changes in the American economy have also played a part. ..
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Immigrant Families in the United States
Discrimination based on race or ethnicity is an issue that affects and has affected millions of people who have come to the United States to live. When tension and fear are at their highest, as in post 9/11 America, ant..
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Minority Families Finding Strength
While there are some social and cultural forces that work against minority families in the United States, many of these same families often find strength in other aspects of American culture.
Race, Ethnicity and Family: Racial Stereotypes and Discrimination
Race has always played an important role in American society. Often, racial differences give rise to ugly stereotypes, which in turn fuel bigotry and discrimination
Race-Class Debate, The
Professor of Sociology and Public Policy Dalton Conley discusses the "race-class debate," which focuses on whether racial background or class and economic standing is more important in predicting opportunity in the Unite..