Parsing the connection between single parents and violent crimes committed by children
Sociology
Why College Binge Drinkers Are Happier, Have High Status
A new study explores the rarely examined benefits of college binge drinking, which must be understood for effective prevention
Why Women Feel More Guilt About Taking Work Home
The conclusion of a new study by sociologists from the University of Toronto won’t come as a surprise to working women: they feel more guilt than men about taking work-related phone calls or emails at home. And lest you assume …
Passing as Black: How Biracial Americans Choose Identity
The practice of passing — identifying with and presenting oneself as one race while denying ancestry of another — reached its peak during the Jim Crow era. Needless to say, the notion of having to “pass” as white is outdated …
Is Work Flexibility Good or Bad? It’s Complicated
Schedule control is largely seen as a job perk, something afforded to those who’ve proven to be so indispensable that they can call the shots. But its benefit is debatable, and for every study that touts work flexibility, …