The Department of Sociology brings together faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students to study and understand local, national, and global challenges and the forces that shape the human experience.
Learn More About UsWe are committed to the power of the sociological imagination, and to discovering new solutions to complex social issues in society. We promote ways of imagining and re-imagining the common good and encourage the use of knowledge and skills to realize a more just society. We offer students opportunities to learn and apply these skills through research and experiential learning activities in D.C. and beyond.
Amanda S. C. Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, majored in Sociology at Harvard. On January 20, 2021, at age 22, she shared her poetry at President Biden’s Inaugural Ceremony. She has written for the New York Times and other venues, and she is the author of books of poetry and has a forthcoming children’s book. Alondra Nelson, Professor of Sociology and President of the Social Science Research Council, was appointed by President Biden to the position of Deputy Director for Science and Society in the Office of Science and Technology Policy. This is a new position designed to bring social science expertise into science and technology strategy and policy.
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Our undergraduate programs have been thoughtfully created to support our students’ capacity to understand and interact with a broad variety of perspectives held by individuals from various backgrounds. Our curriculum explores the intricate structure of human society while addressing pressing concerns that affect both local and global communities. We promote ways of imagining and re-imagining the common good and encourage the use of knowledge and skills to realize a more just society. Students will gain a deep understanding of social and human behavior as they work through our curriculum, investigating the far-reaching effects of their choices.
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Explore our community’s achievements as we celebrate the impactful research, service, and milestones of our dedicated professors and talented students.
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The Department of Sociology’s faculty are actively involved in their scholarly work with publications and creative activity. The publications listed were chosen as outstanding examples of our faculty’s work. Notably, our faculty members demonstrate both remarkable productivity and a strong spirit of collaboration — as evidenced by the numerous works involving multiple authors, including colleagues within the department, from various departments on campus, and from other institutions.
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Professor Becky Yang Hsu Appears on The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi
March 11, 2025
Faculty, News, Research
Professor Brian McCabe Featured in the Associated Press on the Dream of Homeownership
February 10, 2025
Faculty, News, Research
November 21, 2024
Faculty, Research
Professor Yuki Kato recieves a Humanities DC grant
Congratulations to our colleague Yuki Kato whose project on local food provisioning was awarded a Humanities DC grant! Click on the link below to read more about Prof. Kato’s work and about the…
May 5, 2025
Faculty, News, Research
Professor Brian McCabe Featured in the Associated Press on the Dream of Homeownership
Brian McCabe, a sociology professor at Georgetown University, said he frequently tells his students that “there are few things that all Americans agree on, but one of them is that they’d rather…
February 10, 2025
Faculty, News, Research
The issue offers a systematic examination of the variation in the consequences of disruption in early life. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
November 21, 2024
