Sociology Department Student Theses 2023-24

In many high schools across the United States, students grapple with the challenge of selecting the perfect topic for their college essays. Often, it takes only one sente [...]

In 2024, we celebrate the progress of women’s sports which has come as the product of female athletes resisting dominant structures of inequality. Despite progress, fem [...]

This thesis project explores topics related to college access, outreach, (in)equity, and student success in American higher education reform. Specifically, the study focu [...]

Research on outdoor recreation participation consistently shows that White individuals participate in outdoor recreation/leisure activities more than Black, Indigenous, P [...]

The Torrance County Listening Project is a joint effort of Volunteers in Immigrant Detention - Albuquerque, Innovation Law Lab, and community volunteers in response to lo [...]

In Chicago, selective enrollment schools are elementary, middle, or high schools to which students must apply. Students are then assessed based on their grades, test scor [...]

TESSA plays a crucial role in bridging gaps in access to resources and support services for victims of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). While the organization primarily s [...]

Despite global efforts and institutional regulations, sexual harassment and assault persist on college campuses, with significant implications for students' well-being. T [...]