This course offers an introduction to contemporary sociological theory for graduate students.
Capture and Control: Geographies of Detention and Incarceration
This course explores spaces of detention, and engages in a historical and theoretical investigation of the processes that produce them.
Barriers to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
Immigrants are among the most vulnerable U.S. residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Solitary Confinement: A Philosophical Exploration
In this class, we will explore some of the philosophical and political questions raised by solitary confinement.
Pakistan’s Garment Workers Need A Safety Accord
This report reviews current risks and violations in Pakistan’s textile and garment factories.
Disaster Planning and Policies
Throughout the course, attention will be paid to how disaster planning and policy efforts can increase resilience and reduce vulnerabilities.
COVID-19 and the Human Rights of LGBTI People
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people may be particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Queer Black History
This course will introduce students to the historical study of LGBTQ African Americans in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Prison Abolition Syllabus 2.0
Prison Abolition Syllabus 2.0 is a resource for those already doing this work and those looking to carry the goal of prison abolition forward.