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SOCIETY. INTERACTION. BEHAVIOUR.
Welcome to the Department of Sociology
Sociology is the study of society, including the interaction between individuals, groups, and institutions.
The application of sociological thinking can lead to a better understanding of social problems and issues and suggestions about how these issues may be overcome in real-world terms.
By studying Sociology, you will gain insight into how people interact with one another and how values and beliefs both shape and are shaped by the structures and processes around us. The primary goal of the discipline is to stimulate sociological thinking—applying imagination and critical analysis to the many facets of social life.
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Department Highlights
Dr. Tiffany Prete earns Canada Research Chair
Apooyak’ii Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete, an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology and member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikaitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy), has been named a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Resiliency.
Sociological Imaginations
On Friday, October 18th, the Department of Sociology celebrated the launch of its undergraduate journal, Sociological Imaginations, at the Zoo. Organized by Dr. Kara Granzow, this inaugural journal showcased selected course papers from six undergraduate students: Kasia Runté, Rhianna McMurray, Tegan Makowsky, Sierra Lenton, Katie Tharle, and Shayla Day Rider (in order from left to right). We look forward to future issues of the journal that will continue to highlight exceptional student work.
New Faculty Member
Dr. A.J. Lowik has brought a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to inclusivity. With expertise in gender and sexuality studies, they’re dedicated to building spaces that support trans and nonbinary individuals in healthcare and academia.
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