SMU Department of Sociology

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Our courses examine the myriad of social relations present in society—be they between men and women, racial and ethnic groups, rich and poor, organizations and their environment, or individuals and the law. Students are prepared to live and work in a global world. The Markets and Culture major, our interdisciplinary economic sociology major, emphasizes the social and cultural factors influencing global production, distribution and consumption in domestic and international markets and stresses organizational theory, economic sociology, accounting, business writing, statistics, foreign language, and data management. Students focus on the flow of money, goods, and people around the globe, as well as the importance of being aware and sensitive to cultural differences. Our program provides opportunities for advanced work with faculty in small settings while our location offers students a rich urban experience.

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May 12

Departmental Graduation Ceremony

The 2012 ceremony for Sociology and Markets & Culture graduates will take place on Saturday, May 12 at 12:30 pm in the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom. Graduates should plan to arrive at 12.
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Dedman News

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New Article: Gender and Voting Rates

Has there been a gender gap in democratic participation in post-communist Poland? Prof. Kunovich draws on an extensive array of data to document and analyze gender and voting in a new article in the International Journal of Sociology.
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Student Award Winners 2012

Caroline Cochrane, Luis Lemus, Jessica Noel, and Samantha Jay Jarvis each won awards from the Department for outstanding work. Click through for additional details.
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New Article on Gender Bias and Scientific Awards

Prof. Anne Lincoln and her colleagues' recently published article analyzes scientific awards and discusses why women's achievements are severely under-represented among scientific awards.
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