March 28, 2024
Shining a Spotlight on Our Most Popular Spring/Summer Courses
See below for the most popular courses taken in the spring and summer by students. SPRING- Enrollment Deadline: May 15th SOCIOL 1ZO3 – Intro to Sociology A survey of the areas of research which interest the sociologist. Interpretation of human action from the standpoint of the group. SOCIOL 3NN3 – Popular Culture and Inequality How […]
February 21, 2024
McMaster Sociologist, Dr. Luca Berardi, chosen as finalist for the 2023 SSHRC Insight Award
The University of Alberta Prison Project, led by Dr. Bucerius and consisting of four scholars including Dr. Luca Berardi (McMaster), was chosen as one of three finalists for the 2023 SSHRC Insight Award, which is part of SSHRC’s Impact Award series. These awards recognize the highest achievements in social sciences and humanities research and acknowledge significant contributions […]
February 13, 2024
‘I’m delighted to talk about sex’: Tina Fetner rejects taboos
'If we move away from the taboos and shame, we can see that our sexual behaviour is much like any other social behaviour.' Fetner's new book, Sex in Canada, offers insights, dispels myths and shares facts....
February 13, 2024
Analysis: Do feminists have better sex? Yes, they do
Research shows that feminist women are more likely to have sex that is more loving and pleasurable, writes sociologist Tina Fetner....
January 9, 2024
Negative news about work hurts morale and can be detrimental to companies
McMaster Sociologist, Dr. Paul Glavin, was recently published in The Globe and Mail, alongside Dr. Scott Schieman, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. In their column, they discuss their research on job satisfaction and the correlation between employee morale and engagement with work-related content and media consumption. “As researchers who study work, […]
November 6, 2023
Most Canadians love their jobs — so why are we convinced everyone else hates theirs?
Paul Glavin, Associate Professor, Sociology was recently featured in a Toronto Star article on Canadians and their corresponding job satisfaction. “The narrative that most workers are unhappy, however, risks normalizing and obscuring the plight of those who really are struggling. Separating perception from reality is therefore crucial for addressing challenges in the workplace and preventing […]
October 27, 2023
715 hours of expert facilitation and counting
The latest Community Research Platform (CRP) impact report indicates that McMaster’s CRP staff provided over 700 hours of facilitation for community engaged research partnerships and projects. McMaster’s CRP is a partnership between the Faculty of Social Sciences and five community organizations designed to foster community-engaged research that advances community wellbeing. The Platform is currently […]
August 29, 2023
Federal government invests $22.4M in McMaster research
In addition to an investment of $18.4 million for more than 80 McMaster researchers, the university has two new Canada Research Chairs and saw two Tier 1 chairs renewed. ...
June 21, 2023
New project takes a community-based approach to reconciliation
Vanessa Watts is exploring what reconciliation looks like outside of state-informed processes, helping to create forward-looking, intergenerational connections between Inuit and Haudenosaunee communities. ...
June 2, 2023
Donald Trump and Elon Musk are both attacking George Soros. Does that mean he’s right?
Neil McLaughlin, Professor, Sociology was recently featured in a Toronto Star article on George Soros and his influence on U.S. politics. McLaughlin says Soros is just working within the U.S. system and “gives money for progressive causes because he wants to end the drug war and mass incarceration,” adding that while the billionaire is […]
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