Does the Iron Fist Bring Down Gang-Related Crime?
Using the cases of El Salvador and Honduras, a Tufts sociologist examines whether ‘states of exception’ truly stop violence or merely shift it
News
Mikayla Paquette’s Hoop Dreams
Finding joy in basketball and purpose in public service, she has created a program that aims to empower youth, on and off the court
How Did Environmentalism Become a Partisan Issue?
Sociologist Caleb Scoville wins a prestigious Andrew Carnegie fellowship to study the question, part of a larger effort to understand growing political polarization in the U.S.
Growth in Women’s Sports Has Been a Long Time Coming
Sociologist Jill Weinberg explains why women’s sports have become more popular and how to create more parity with men’s sports
First Look: A Renovated Eaton Hall
The historic building will soon open its doors to reveal a dramatic transformation.
Faculty Focus: Fall 2024
Alexandra Collins is a new assistant professor in the Department of Community Health; Jeremy Eichler is the new John McCann Assistant Professor in Music; and Sonal Sharma is a new assistant professor in the Department of Sociology.
Professor Jill Weinberg was a featured guest on the podcast "Public Defenseless"
On the episode "50 Shades of Grey Goes to Court", Professor Weinberg spoke with host, Hunter Parnell, about her book "Consensual Violence"
Immigrants with Darker Skin Tones Perceive More Discrimination
Skin tone is found to shape the experiences of Mexican immigrants in Atlanta and Philadelphia.
Should Kids Be Cramming for Tests or Competing at Sports?
In her new book Race at the Top, Lenore Stern Professor in the Humanities and Social Sciences Natasha Warikoo examines how Asian American and white parents in an affluent suburb define success for their children—and push them to achieve it.