Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology is a Community for Social Change, Social Justice and Equality. We study components of society, culture and human behavior to understand social entities such as family, gender and sexuality, media, environment. We investigate the ways that race, class, gender, age, ability, shape human experiences, construct social structures, and are embedded in inequality, We explore processes of social change and social interactions to understand society and the people in it.
How Society Works
You want to better understand the cultures and social structures of societies throughout history. You want to better understand the nature, causes and consequences of the inequalities and oppressions associated with race, class, gender, sexuality, age and ability. You want to know more about the economy, family, government, religion, media, and the environment – all at once. You want to acquire the methodological skills necessary to conduct scholarly research. You want a career in the social services, marketing, teaching, community organizing, research, law enforcement, counseling, non-profit management, corrections, or one of many other fields. You want to apply for graduate school, including programs in the social sciences, public administration, education and law.
Department News
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Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Podcast features Paterson’s Taylor Swift workshop
Sharon Paterson, chair of the Department of Sociology, recently appeared on a podcast by the Idaho... -
Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Scarritt publishes on labor under colonial rule
Arthur Scarritt, professor in the Department of Sociology and director of the Intermountain Social Research... -
Thursday, Apr 18th, 2024
Sociology of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift Podcast
Sociology of a Pop Star: Taylor Swift In March, Boise State sociology professor Dr. Sharon... -
Thursday, Apr 18th, 2024
Dr. Soulit Chacko Awarded Faculty Research Award
What is the relationship between faith and social action and how does it expand our... -
Thursday, Apr 11th, 2024
Desiree Brunette Awarded the 2024 Faculty Excellence Award
Achieving something is important because it provides individuals with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment,...