There has been a lack of debate between and frameworks for theories of the causes of
poverty. This article proposes that most theories of poverty can be productively categorized …

Socialization is a key mechanism of social reproduction. Yet, like the functionalists who
introduced the concept, socialization has fallen out of favor, critiqued for ignoring power and …

We study the sources of racial disparities in income using anonymized longitudinal data
covering nearly the entire US population from 1989 to 2015. We document three results …

Why and how do those from black and minority ethnic communities continue to be
marginalised? Despite claims that we now live in a post-racial society, race continues to …

Los pobres urbanos, en sus frecuentes encuentros con políticos, burócratas y funcionarios,
aprenden a ser pacientes del estado. En forma recurrente se ven obligados a seguir los …

As in economics, racial discrimination has long been a focus of research in sociology. Yet
the disciplines traditionally have differed in how they approach the topic. While some studies …

There are fewer people living in extreme poverty in the world today than 30 years ago. While
that is an achievement, continuing progress for poor people is far from assured. Inequalities …

Asian Americans are often stereotyped as the “model minority.” Their sizeable presence at
elite universities and high household incomes have helped construct the narrative of Asian …

Social scientists have documented a substantial increase in both mothers' and fathers' time
spent with children since the 1960s in the United States. Yet parenting behaviors remain …

Chinese students in the US are confronted with the double jeopardy of virus and stigma
amid the COVID19. This study focuses on their choice and impact of mask wearing during …