Sociology

Mar 11, 2026

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology Celebrates 100 Years!

Over a century ago, sociology became part of the academic portfolio at North Carolina State University. In 1926, the first Ph.D. in sociology was awarded to Jesse Mowry for his research, “The Natural Resources and Their Conservation as a College Course of Study.” This milestone was significant not only for the department but for the…

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Jan 14, 2026

Overly Involved Parents May Hold Their Kids Back Professionally

A study of more than 2,000 early-career adults found that young people whose parents were still very closely involved in their lives tended to have occupations with less prestige than young people whose parents were less involved. Co-author and Professor of Sociology Anna Manzoni explains.

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Dec 9, 2025

Helping Family Members Across Generations May Have Complicated Health Effects

A new study of more than 38,000 adults suggests the relationships between intergenerational support and health are more complicated than previously thought. Co-author Anna Manzoni helps explain.

Aug 18, 2025

Reflecting on the Most Impactful Moments During Your Time at NC State

Time moves quickly in your undergraduate years, especially here at NC State! With so many events to attend and people to meet, it’s easy for the 4 years to feel like they flew by. Looking at all the opportunities experienced by fellow students, specifically in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, I wanted to pass…

Feb 14, 2025

Academic Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Tara Clarke

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology has an amazing Advising Team of ten Faculty Academic Advisors and a Director of Academic Advising and we would like to share with you more information about them so you can get to know them better! In today’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology Newsletter get to know Dr. Tara…

Jan 23, 2025

Introducing the Spring 2025 Student Ambassador Team

The department's student ambassadors are a team of undergraduate student volunteers who help with student activities, new student recruitment and more.

Dec 11, 2024

Celebrating the Summer and Fall Class of 2024

Congratulations to the Summer and Fall 2024 graduates in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology! The Department will honor students graduating on December 13, 2024 at 2:00 PM at NC State University’s Talley Union (tickets required). Our students study and practice in disciplines that critically analyze human society, culture and behavior. Undergraduates pursue studies in…

Sep 30, 2024

Dr. DeSoucey Gives Lecture at SAR Humanities Festival: Food for Thought

On September 29th, Associate Professor of Sociology, Dr. Michaela DeSoucey gave a lecture at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) Humanities Festival: Food for Thought. In her lecture, “Complex Cultural Meanings of Moral Eating,” Dr. DeSoucey discusses the moral arguments and politics of food production and promotion and how they intertwine with social identities, cultural…

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Jul 22, 2024

Even in ‘Care Work,’ Women Face Lower Wages if They Have Kids

Mothers get paid less than either men or women without children, even in fields that are traditionally thought of as being “women’s work.” We discussed the research with co-author and professor of sociology Anna Manzoni.

Jul 1, 2024

Dr. Mia Brantley Named to CCF’s 2024 Early Career Scholars

Congratulations to Dr. Mia Brantley, who was named a 2024 Early Career Scholar for the Council of Contemporary Families (CCF). CCF’s Frank F. Furstenberg Early Career Scholars Program provides processional development opportunities to scholars whose research centers around the American family. https://sites.utexas.edu/contemporaryfamilies/early-career-scholars-program/ “Mia Brantley (@_MiaBrantley) is currently an Assistant Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State…