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Sociology and Anthropology

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Sep 9, 2021

One Way Some Drug Prosecutions May Be Hurting Public Health

A new study suggests "drug-induced homicide" laws can exacerbate public health problems. Jennifer Carroll, an assistant professor of medical anthropology at NC State, explains the concerns.
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Aug 3, 2021

Views on School Assignments, Diversity Are Similar – Even in Cities with Segregated Schools

NC State sociologists explore the views of adults in five Southern cities.
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Apr 23, 2021

Study Shows Education Is Not Enough to Overcome Inequality

New research from NC State sociologist Anna Manzoni finds that social inequality persists, regardless of educational achievement —particularly for men.
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Mar 8, 2021

Study Highlights Pitfalls Associated With ‘Cybervetting’ Job Candidates

NC State sociologists find that so-called “cybervetting” almost certainly introduces bias and moral judgment into the hiring process.
From left: April Gonzalez, Janiya "Starr" Gibens, and Kendall Griffith

Aug 18, 2020

Three Students Awarded First Angela C. Caraway Scholarships

Hear more from Humanities and Social Sciences students Janiya "Starr" Gibens and Kendall Griffith.
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Jun 17, 2020

Troy Case Named Head, Sociology and Anthropology

NC State’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology will welcome Troy Case as head, effective July 1, 2020.
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Apr 20, 2020

Katherine Haddock (Sociology, International Studies ’13) Helps Others Secure Their Future

Hear how sociology and international studies alumna Katherine Haddock is giving back to her community as an immigration lawyer.
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Apr 7, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Therese Anne Fowler

We caught up with sociology and English alumna Therese Anne Fowler to learn more about her novel "A Good Neighborhood."
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Feb 4, 2020

Wolfpack Writers: Sarah Bowen

We caught up with sociology professor Sarah Bowen to learn more about her book "Pressure Cooker: Why Home Cooking Won’t Solve Our Problems and What We Can Do About It."
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May 3, 2018

Meet Some of Our Outstanding 2018 Graduates

Our community of 40,000 alumni will grow even larger this spring, as nearly 1,000 Humanities and Social Sciences undergraduate and graduate students earn NC State diplomas for their hard work.