L&S News  Tag: Sociology

Professor of sociology's latest research project shows that more than one in five women experience irregular menstrual cycles that could keep them from learning they are pregnant until it may be too late to access an abortion under some state laws in effect or under consideration.

A new study led by sociology professor Michal Engelman, finds that Poor health — not aging itself — decreases older Americans’ likelihood of voting and that early and absentee voting can help people continue voting even when they experience health challenges.

Professor of sociology Christine Schwartz, who led the research study, cites a dramatic increase in professional women as one of the driving factors.

Nearly 250,000 cases of coronavirus have resulted in the deaths of more than 1,600 inmates. Eason, a professor of sociology, has studied the issue closely.

Professor of sociology says racial integration and political polarization are fueling conflict in Wisconsin cities like Waukesha.

The death of the 'Black Panther' star from colorectal cancer spotlights the large number of African-Americans who die from the disease, says associate professor of sociology.

Professor of Sociology points to high rate of Black incarceration as a central issue.

County decarceration efforts made a difference in decreasing new infections and spread of the disease, says Professot of Sociology.