Sociology and Anthropology

The projects and programs span disciplines and include opportunities for community engagement, cross-cultural dialogue and interaction with Elon alumni.

Raj Ghoshal, associate professor of sociology, published the first study to examine racial differences in what people think constitutes "race"

Five students were inducted into The Iota North Carolina Chapter of the Lambda Alpha National Anthropology Honor Society.

Movies shown during the festival reflected on the collective and individual capacity for empowerment to survive challenging socio-economic conditions, live in territories affected by environmental crises, and experience persecution and criminalization of struggles for justice in Latin America.

Research into how many of the measures implemented during the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted social interactions and relationships has produced a range of publication by Elon researchers.

The sociologist argued that translating AI's efficiency gains into better lives for most people will hinge on attention to social context and regulation, not solely technical challenges.

Sociology faculty Rena Zito and Raj Ghoshal presented research at the annual meeting of the Southern Sociological Society in New Orleans

In this 3000-level course, Assistant Professor of Sociology Kerem Morgül explores difficult topics to help students develop the skills needed to have respectful diverse conversations.

The festival presented the film “The Illusion of Abundance: Risking Their Life to Protect Our Planet” by Erika Gonzales Remirez and Matthieu Lietaert in Turner Theater.

Students enrolled in SOC 1720 Unhoused: Homeless in the U.S. toured and learned from the director of the homeless shelter operated by Allied Churches of Alamance County.