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
As BTS returns to Las Vegas for a new world tour, UNLV's K-pop Club turns a shared interest into a student community.
Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.
A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.
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.
Sociology In The News
Ka’li Love and Bushy Meadows (aka Victoria) are doing something no straight couple has ever done before in America: selling their sexual services at a legal brothel. Last year, the engaged couple travelled from Portland to Nevada to work at Bella’s Hacienda Ranch in the tiny town of Wells (pop. 1,244). Clients can hire Ka’li or Bushy Meadows separately or as a package deal.
Despite the success of shows like “Heated Rivalry” and “Euphoria,” seeing queer people on screen is still rare. Only 9.3% of characters on American TV screens were identified as LGBTQ+ in the 2024-25 season.
The members of the United Brothel Workers are in the fight of their lives.
Nevada’s brothels have maintained a sturdy business model since their legalization in the 1970s. We dive into their policies and regulations.
Nevada has earned an F grade in protections for human trafficking survivors on a report card prepared by the Polaris Project advocacy organization. Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, passed during the special legislation session in November, mandates state lawmakers to conduct an interim study on human trafficking and offer policies that could be taken up in the 2027 Legislation Session.
Like it or not, we “vote” with our dollars. Here's how to make sense of a challenging economy and a deeply fraught political environment.
