Department of Sociology News
The Department of Sociology offers courses that inspect concerns about human behavior, social life, and social change. Students examine topics such as crime; economic inequalities; gender; leisure and sports; marriage and family; occupations; race and ethnic relations; and religion.
Current Sociology News
A monthly roundup of the top news stories at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.
The sociologist found her 'light' at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ by studying families seeking community and citizenship.
The Facilities Management project manager has been leading a collaborative effort to improve and update the security for Frank and Estella Beam Hall.
A collection of news stories and highlights featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and faculty.
As the nation's most-watched sports entertainment event rolls into town, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers are available to provide expertise.
Meet some 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grads who've had a hand in shaping the city's sports identity.
Sociology In The News
It’s getting cold in Las Vegas, which is nice after that brutal summer. And for many people, reading a good book is the perfect thing to do when it’s this cold out. So today, four local authors and editors are with us to talk about their books, ones we think you really might be interested in.
As Hate Crimes Awareness Month comes to a close, the reason behind the month rings louder than ever before.
Over the past two decades, Tim O’Hare methodically amassed power in North Texas as he pushed incendiary policies such as banning undocumented immigrants from renting homes and vilifying school curriculum that encouraged students to embrace diversity.
Over the past two decades, Tim O’Hare methodically amassed power in North Texas as he pushed incendiary policies such as banning undocumented immigrants from renting homes and vilifying school curriculum that encouraged students to embrace diversity.
Plenty of political and social leaders are calling for unity and condemning political violence after this weekend's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. However, a University of Nevada, Las Vegas sociologist said he is not too optimistic about the country's capacity to use this political moment to catalyze change.
It has been 10 years since Cliven Bundy summoned a mob to his Nevada ranch and staged an armed standoff over control of federal public land. He was never convicted, and his cows continue to graze illegally today. His son Ammon also remains free despite a months-old arrest warrant. NPR's Kirk Siegler reports on why the Bundys appear to be above the law.
