Sociology

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Study: Distracted Voters More Likely to Vote for White Candidates

Professor Jessica TrounstineDistracted or mentally taxed voters across America are less likely to vote for candidates of color, a new paper indicates.

Immigration Status Has Health Implications for Young Latinos, Study Shows

Professor Whitney PirtleYoung undocumented Latinos who gain legal status, even on a temporary basis, experience significant positive effects on their psychological well-being, according to a new study published in the journal Social Sc

New Collaboration Focuses on Refugee Stories, Experiences and Humanity

Professors Nigel Hatton and Ma Vang are part of a new initiative to study refugees.Often, when people talk about or study refugees, the focus is on policy, rescue operations or terrorism.

Scholarship Helps UC Merced Senior Fulfill Dream of Studying Abroad

Lorraine Sturdevant always wanted to explore other countries, but finances were always an obstacle.

Sociology a Lens That Focuses World's Events

Sociology at UC Merced is a prism that offers insight and perspective into what's happening in the world.