Social Justice

Psychology Professor Sapna Cheryan, explains the results of her study that shows how dedicated "ethnic spaces" make minority students feel more welcome at universities.

Students in the Interdisciplinary Honors class “Citizen Acts to Challenge Poverty” collaborated with Real Change to bring the exhibit Portraits for Change.

Allison Anderson, doctoral student in international studies, discusses Jordan's sharing economy, and how it helps women.

Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind the increase in families living in vehicles.

Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind why Seattle families may resort to living in vehicles.

Joshua Reid, history professor, discusses the "Real Rent Duwamish" project and the U.S.'s history of breaking treaties with Indigenous people.

Students and professors show the diverse research, opportunities, and learning at the UW through this photoset.

Linguistics lecturer, Kirby Conrad, discusses the usage of the singular pronoun "they."

Sociology Professor Christine Leibbrand discusses the effects that moving away from segregated hometowns have on African Americans.

Selin Gülgöz, psychology professor, discusses the results of a UW study on gender identity in transgender children.

Psychology Professor Jane Simoni discusses whether peer support groups can help those living with HIV.

Jane Simoni, a psychology professor, explains whether peer support programs can help those living with HIV.

UW sociologist Christine Leibbrand and her co-authors examined residency among children whose fathers were in prison, or recently released, at the time of data collection.

Crisca Bierwert, an anthropology faculty member, has created an online map of public art by Northwest Native artists.

English Professor Chadwick Allen discusses the contemporary relevance of Native American mound building.