Department of Sociology

This week, the White House and Department of Justice are bringing together researchers at events on the criminal justice system. Two University of Washington sociologists are among the participants.

A female libido pill hit the market in October with less-than-anticipated demand. Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology talks about why that demand may have been low.

An exorbitant interest rate on court fines and fees help create modern-day debtors’ jails. Alexes Harris, associate professor of sociology, is quoted.

"My research indicates that ... pledges of abstinence do not necessarily make for an easy transition to a married sexual life," writes Sarah Diefendorf, UW sociology doctoral student, in The Conversat

Jake Rosenfeld says that although there have been significant strides in the last few years, he doesn’t see a big labor revival on the way.

Humanities Washington hosted a discussion of issues surrounding the death penalty. UW sociology research by Katherine Beckett is referenced.

Though the number of mixed-race couples in the United States has nearly quadrupled since 1980, relatively little research has been done about where those couples live.

The public sector has long served as an equalizer in American society, a place where minority workers could find stable employment that offered advancement and a reliable path to a middle-class life.

In the wake of a hack of Ashley Madison, a dating site that caters to married folks looking to cheat on their spouses, the Washington Post asks: Are humans even meant to be faithful to one partner?

New research has found that a third of Americans are informal caregivers, putting in 1.2 billion hours per week.

The new Science Advisory Board members met to discuss how board members will integrate science into the Office of Justice Programs' decision making.

UW's Sarah Quinn, assistant professor of sociology, discusses the motivation behind gifting subscription boxes to yourself.

When couples have different ideas about retirement, they need to lay everything out on the table and discuss whether they can afford it.

Sociology alum, Eric Larsen heads research in society and technology at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development in Sunnyvale, Calif.

Pepper Schwartz talks about planning weddings, even when there's no wedding to plan.