Myths and realities of correctional severity: Evidence from the National Corrections Reporting Program
2011 study from Fordham Law School on the influences fueling prison population growth in the United States since 1980.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
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In a down United States economy, fewer births
2011 report by the Pew Research Center exploring the link between per capita income and birth rates, with particular attention to the 2008 recession.
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Religion, race and perceived barriers to marriage
2011 study published in Sociology of Religion using national survey data of adults ages 18 to 59 to examine how religion can factor into people’s reluctance to marry.
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Sexism and gender inequality across 57 societies
2011 study from DePaul University published in Psychological Science linking societal-level sexism and increased gender inequality.
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Role of microfinance in promoting women’s social capital
2009 study from Wesleyan University in the American Sociological Review on how small loan programs help women in India to gain skills and power.
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Educational and psychological outcomes between LGBTQ and straight students in middle and high school
2011 study on gay teens and greater risk of emotional problems and negative educational outcomes.
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Meta-analysis of college diversity experiences and civic engagement
2011 meta-study from Notre Dame on how diversity on college campuses promotes civic engagement.
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Earnings inequality and mobility: Evidence from Social Security Data since 1937
2011 study from Columbia, U.C. Berkeley, and the Social Security Administration in Quarterly Journal of Economics on U.S. mobility and inequality over time.
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Crossing the line: Sexual harassment at school
2011 report by the American Association of University Women on sexual harassment in U.S. schools, including digital harassment on Facebook or through text or email.
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Changes in time allocation among American families
2011 paper in the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science on the broad changes to work/life balance in the American family.
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