Norwegian sociologist, Prof Johan Galtung, mediated conflicts across the world, including the Kashmiri independence movement, North and South Korea dialogues, Former Yugoslavia proposals, and Ecuador-Peru border dispute. Read about his work: sociologyatwork.org/2026/02/05/s... #sociology

As we near the anniversary of his death, we look at the achievements of Norwegian sociologist, Prof Johan Galtung. He was awarded the Right Livelihood Award (known as the Alternative Nobel Prize), for his work in peace and conflict. #sociology

Our latest post gives an eclectic overview of sociological practice. Perhaps it will ignite your sociological imagination on a new career pathway for the year ahead! sociologyatwork.org/2026/01/15/s... #sociology #socialscience

"...The power of Korea, K-pop, K-dramas, and K-content—led by BTS—stems from the unique development of an aesthetic of connection, a sentiment that ‘we must help one another’ and ‘we must achieve together." Korean American sociologist Prof Grace Kao www.chosun.com/engli... #sociology #socialscience

30% of Ukrainians may return to the country after the war. “Society must adapt to welcome people returning from war.” Ukrainian sociologist, Yevhen Holovakha, says social living conditions, migration processes, and veteran adaptation will become key aspects inkorr.com/en/sociol... #sociology

“The act of killing has become, in certain contexts, almost ordinary. It circulates fluidly on social media, which helps make it easier and quicker to commit.” Tunisian sociologist, Prof Mohamed Jouili, on prevention and social support needed to address rising crime.

Latvian sociologist Arnis Kaktinsh criticises a national strategy to lure back emigrants. "The central question is - why are they leaving? If we could understand and assess the reasons why people are leaving the country, then there wouldn’t be a problem of return" en.bb.lv/article/our... #sociology

"Phones are making us more atomised, more individualistic - it is interesting to see the effect it has on our everyday environments." American sociologist Caitlin Begg's tips to reduce screen time, from reading offline, to no phones in the bedroom, to tracking use www.dailymail.co.uk/... #sociology

"The problems you are trying to solve are not individual problems. They are social problems, and they can only be addressed collectively." Canadian sociologist Barry Eidlin on AI, education, and labour market changes in South Korea m.ajupress.com/amp/2... #sociology

The President of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, aims to reform the finance sector from a "corrupt inner circle." How does German sociologist, Robert Michels' theory of the Iron Law of Oligarchy help put this in context? www.mk.co.kr/en/colu... #socialscience

"In adulthood, open friendship markets become harder to find. But there’s a key to finding new ones: a shifting sense of self." Associate Professor of #sociology Janice McCabe has interviewed more than 150 people about friendship.

First visit to the ABC for 2026. I'll be on ABC Radio National's Life Matters every fortnight again this year, so stay tuned.

We look sociologists working in education, social policy, health, and the arts. We also include examples of sociology in the workplace, how sociology transforms social policy, and its translation for public audiences sociologyatwork.org/2026/01/15/s... #sociology #socialscience

Sociology Lens is seeking submissions on far right politics across the world. Abstract due 1 May 2026 bsky.app/profile/soci...

"Social relationships are one of the best communicators of wellbeing." Belgian sociologist, Jasper De Witte, on how the nature of social connections impacts loneliness in urban and rural areas. He has conducted over 100 interviews with older Europeans. euobserver.com/healt... #sociology

"And without a doubt this is a good thing: meaning is mortal...appearances, they, are immortal, invulnerable to the nihilism of meaning or of nonmeaning itself. This is where seduction begins." A new biography on the French sociologist, Jean Baudrillard. www.spectator.com.au... #sociology

"#Sociology provides a critical lens for understanding disasters not as isolated events but as outcomes of long-term social arrangements... [this view] enables society to address root causes rather than symptoms." Sri Lankan sociologist, Dishan Madushanka www.themorning.lk/ar...#Sociology#socialscience

Korean #sociology Professor, Kim Joo-hyun, is the new president of the Korean Family Association, which carries out policy research. www.mk.co.kr/en/soci...#sociology#socialscience

"What we do know about women… who are pregnant is that they're likely to be more highly represented in the homeless population than they are in the general population." Australian sociologist Juliet Watson on the need for better data and services. www.abc.net.au/news/... #socialscience #sociology

We showcase the achievements of #sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace.

CareGiverCare, a nonprofit founded by Canadian health sociologist Gianni Perilli, offers support and practical tools for caregivers looking after people with dementia. www.ourtownny.com/vo... #sociology

“I think actually we need to really level the playing field at a much younger age.” Irish sociologist Jill O’Mahony says the government should invest in early education to address class disadvantage. www.newstalk.com/new... #sociology #socialscience

Thai sociologist, Prof Dusadee Ayuwat, received a National Outstanding Researcher Award at the Thailand Inventors' Day 2026. "While most people focused on the benefits of being migrant workers, my research pointed out problems hidden within those opportunities." www.bangkokpost.com/... #sociology

"Our society as a whole – everyone is doing their own work, everyone walks this land, is under shelling, has no electricity, faces their own problems – yet hope and expectations have not disappeared." Ukrainian sociologist, Oleksii Antypovych on a survey of national sentiment

Read about the international challenges and achievements of sociologists: sociologyatwork.org/2026/01/08/s... #sociology #socialscience

Murder 101, a docuseries about a #sociology class that helped investigate a local cold case premieres on 27 Jan, at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. The students are from Elizabethton High School, Tennessee, USA. www.wbir.com/article...#sociology#sociology

Political arrests, sanctions, prestigious appointments, ecological advice, queer families, disability projects, action against Israel’s genocide in Palestine, immigration rights, Hollywood films—sociologists made an impact across the world. sociologyatwork.org/2026/01/08/s... #sociology

"The military aggression against #Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro are clearly illegal... [Trump] did not even bother to conceal the imperialist interest in Venezuela's natural resources." Brazilian sociologist, Sávio Cavalcante. news.cgtn.com/news/2...#Venezuela#sociology

"A spirit of reconquest has thus taken hold in Washington in recent months, particularly driven by Cuban-born Secretary of State Marco Rubio." French sociologist Franck Poupeau on "the consolidation of an energy bloc... imperial strategy of Trump" www.lemonde.fr/en/op... #sociology

We look back at some examples of public #sociology from the past year, and news of sociologists forging social change around the world.

"How many of you would want perfect equality?" New #sociology book explores four ways in which different cultures come to accept inequality. www.bates.edu/news/2...#sociology#socialscience

#Sociology interviews with 170 women show gendered cognitive load. "Women endure higher anxiety and burnout, but what I didn’t expect to find was lower political participation related to the level of burden they are carrying at home." - Prof Allison Daminger

"A simple query about funding becomes a disciplinary act, reorganising social relations along caste lines." #Sociology PhD student Aniruddha Mahajan on Indian Students in the UK diaspora. doingsociology.org/2...#Sociology#socialscience

"Think of the shortcuts people make across the grass: third places are the social equivalent, forming wherever people naturally want to meet." Sociologist Andrew Sulston on Highgate Society ohttps://www.hamhigh.co.uk/ne... #sociology

"Gen Z is not homogenous, nor necessarily 'sympathetic.' It can uphold values of justice and freedom, but also reactionary and violent ones... Gen Z should be analysed sociologically." French Sociologist Prof Jean-François Bayart on global youth protests www.lemonde.fr/en/in... #sociology

How #sociology helps shape energy equity in electric power engineering. "By establishing a comprehensive framework that integrates technical and sociological elements, we can begin to transform energy equity from an abstract concept into a practical reality." bioengineer.org/ener...#sociology#socialscience

"This is an example of emergent intersectionality: unexpected advantages that arise from complex interactions between group preferences, group sizes, and contextual factors." Study finds race and gender impact social networks www.eurekalert.org/n... #sociology

"I was thrilled to be invited to share my research on grey divorce on a national stage with the iconic Oprah Winfrey leading the discussion" #Sociology Professor Susan Brown speaks about her research on marriages that end after age 50 bgindependentmedia.o...#Sociology#socialscience

Sociologist Marcin Zarzecki has been appointed to Poland's Monetary Policy Council, which sets the central bank’s interest-rate. www.bloomberg.com/ne... #sociology

Sociologist Maria Quinlan showcases the lived experience of people who are homeless in a new exhibition in Cork city, Ireland. www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari... #sociology #socialscience

Translating Sociological Theory Into Practice Applied sociology is the translation of sociological theory into practice for specific clients.

Sociology: ‘A Dazzling and Compelling Enterprise’ A quote from Anthony Giddens: 'Sociology is... a dazzling and compelling enterprise.'

"What is obscured by the nostalgic narrative about a lost golden age of American manhood: Today’s crisis didn’t begin with the loss of manufacturing jobs, and simply bringing those jobs back won’t solve it." Sociologist Prof Mitchell Duneier on Bruce Springsteen biopic

"The social capital of resistance has transcended national borders." Iranian sociologist Dr Hamed Haji Heidari on resistance movements. www.tehrantimes.com/... #sociology #socialscience

"#Sociology and politics are one of the most important subjects. It explores how decisions are made and how politics works... this subject is essential to improve female representation in politics." Councillors call for sociology in schools in Donegal, Ireland

Romania "is no longer just a country where immigrants come and go, but a country where immigrants want to settle." Sociologist Marius Matichescu finds Romanians, especially in Timis County, show high support for migrant workers. agerpres.ro/english/... #sociology #socialscience

"When the employer saw the 'economic motivation' narrative... they were more likely to want to choose the candidate with the [criminal] record." - #Sociology Professor David Harding on jobseeker disclosure of past criminal history ls.berkeley.edu/news...#Sociology#socialscience

Well, this should shed some light on those lawmakers: Montez said she initially struggled to engage lawmakers in her results when articulating differences in life expectancy. “The response was, ‘Why do I care if my constituents are living 78 versus 80? It’s just two years,’” Montez said.

We review the work of Zofia Rydet, the Polish photographer who spent 20 years documenting the 'Sociological Record.' We then take a look at visual sociology as an applied practice. #sociology