UCM Sociology

05/24/2026

Parker Lemal-Brown is a sociologist and trans man who went from research to writing film and TV scripts: 'I... wrote my own scripts, which gave me more space to explore sociological ideas. One pilot was a psychological thriller about the line between memory, identity and reality. Another was a comedy about a transgender figure skater and his mother, inspired by my own life. The script plays with Erving Goffman’s presentation of the self and Judith Butler’s gender as performance…in a fun way, I promise. I personally love sociological theory and find it inspiring for my creative work.

'But as a writer, it’s also my job to turn theory into stories that anyone can enjoy, even if you’ve never heard of sociology in your life. Sociology and storytelling serve similar purposes – giving a new perspective that makes us rethink what we know about the world and people in it.'

https://sociologyatwork.org/2025/11/06/sociology-in-hollywood-qa-with-parker-lemal-brown/

05/21/2026

A degree in sociology opens the door to so many rewarding and meaningful careers. If you’re curious about what a sociology degree could mean for you, check out the ASA’s “Majoring in Sociology: A Pathway to Opportunity” resource. It includes areas of study, some of the essential skills you’ll acquire, career possibilities, informative webinar recordings, and more! https://bit.ly/4wvitYM

05/19/2026

Are you a sociology student or graduate looking for work in social planning?

Roles include:
• Advocacy officer
• Project management
• Evaluation
• Community engagement
• Social policy

Head to our website to get tips on how to find work: https://sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/23/how-to-find-work-in-social-planning/

05/16/2026

A University of Colorado Boulder professor is sharing how COVID-19 has inspired members of the younger generations to make positive impacts in the community.

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Find out more about protests in my Protests, Social Movements, and Change this Fall!

Ever wonder about what makes some places more attractive to stage a protest than others? Sociology has an answer for that! Check out the free article “Places for Public Discourse: Walkability and Protest in the United States” and companion podcast from the ASA’s City & Community journal: https://bit.ly/4tyxCWs.

05/15/2026

Ace 🔥 sociology Michel Foucault -cocept booster

05/13/2026

On our blog, we have a case study of a sociology graduate who works in social planning. Her job includes ‘writing, research, facilitation, and working with the community.’ She works with community members in group settings and to develop local strategies.

Her projects include: ‘planning for child care, early years programs, supports for families, employment and income support programs, senior’s services, and housing and homelessness.’

https://sociologyatwork.org/2025/08/02/sociology-career-in-social-planning/

05/12/2026

Sociology graduates have some of the highest wages amongst social scientists, and they out-earn maths and science graduates. Head to Sociology at Work to see the diverse career paths of applied sociologists, plus free career-planning resources.

https://sociologyatwork.org/2025/07/05/applied-sociology-careers-pay/

05/10/2026

How can your sociology degree help you establish a career in agriculture? Meghan Murphy is the sustainability and viticulture manager of the Gundlach Bundschu Winery in Sonoma, California, USA. She got her sociology degree in 2016. She now applies her sociological knowledge to manage vineyards as well as testing new methods of growing crops and reducing water use. She also oversees environmental compliance and sustainability certifications.

https://sociologyatwork.org/2025/07/26/sociology-career-in-sustainability/

05/09/2026

A study establishes that "social ties" — a fancy way of saying being nice to other, even those you don't know — has benefits. A teacher asked her students to test the thesis in real life.