sociology

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Karen Guzzo, PhD, is a professor of sociology and the director of the Carolina Population Center at the University of North Carolina; she’s an expert on fertility preferences and fertility behaviors.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Mr. Dhume holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Delhi, a master’s degree in international relations from Princeton University, and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Prof Jessica Ringrose, a sociology professor at University College of London, says that British people are perhaps more reserved in their communication styles than other cultures.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

One letter was written by Richard Kamei, a sociology professor at the school, and in it, Fraire is described as someone who “takes his education seriously.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

“Why do we feel that promoting marriage will solve the problem when there are so few marriageable men?” asked William Julius Wilson, professor of sociology and social policy at Harvard.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times