Department of Sociology News
The Department of Sociology offers courses that inspect concerns about human behavior, social life, and social change. Students examine topics such as crime; economic inequalities; gender; leisure and sports; marriage and family; occupations; race and ethnic relations; and religion.
Current Sociology News
UNLV grads are ignoring stereotypes and uncovering the rewards of these vital healthcare and education roles.
With a decade of experience in community health and policy, Emylia Terry brings her commitment to health equity back to UNLV as an assistant professor.
The Norma Jean Almodovar Papers document decades of advocacy and expand UNLV’s collecting initiative on sexual entertainment and economies.
UNLV, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.
Master problem solver and triple alumna Valarie Burke of the Graduate College helps make it happen at graduation.
A monthly roundup of the top news stories at UNLV, featuring the presidential election, gaming partnerships, and much more.
Sociology In The News
The moral policing of prostitution ignores the real evidence that should guide Nevada policy.
As anti-ICE demonstrations continue to grow nationwide, a UNLV sociology professor, Dr. Robert Futrell, weighs in on how protests, demonstrations, or rallies can bring change. He says that change and how long the change can be seen is all relative.
Nevada is the only state in the country where some form of sex work or prostitution is legal. In counties with fewer than 700,000 people, brothels have been legal since the early 1970s. Some say it's a regulated way to maintain safety for the workers and customers in a world where prostitution will never really disappear, while others say no to prostitution in any form. But today, we're going to look at two aspects of sex work.
A recent survey of sex workers in Nevada found nearly all lack confidence in the criminal legal system and feel law enforcement doesn’t take sexual assault allegations seriously.
A symposium this month at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law highlighted the academic-legislative partnership. The event examined the sex work industry, pathways into the profession and criminalization issues. Though not officially connected to AB 209, several symposium speakers who had assisted Orentlicher in crafting the legislation discussed their contributions.
A symposium this month at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law highlighted the academic-legislative partnership. The event examined the sex work industry, pathways into the profession and criminalization issues. Though not officially connected to AB 209, several symposium speakers who had assisted Orentlicher in crafting the legislation discussed their contributions.
