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W.E.B. Du Bois, Erving Goffman, Dorothy Swaine Thomas, and E. Digby Baltzell all broke new sociological ground while working at the University of Pennsylvania. As one of the oldest departments of sociology in the country, Penn Sociology continues its tradition of excellence with twenty-plus award-winning, distinguished faculty recognized for their scholarly achievements and leadership in the field.

Upcoming Events



Education and Inequality Works in Progress: Ellen Bryer, PhD Candidate, Penn Sociology

Workshop
The View from the Top: The Relationship Between Parental Education and Graduate Enrollment (R&R feedback)
Mar 18, 2024 at - | Sociology Conference Room, McNeil 367



Penn Sociology Colloquium Series: Faculty Panel for Visiting Day

Colloquium
Professors in Sociology: Letícia Marteleto, Wendy Roth, Tukufu Zuberi
Mar 20, 2024 at - | PSC Commons, McNeil 403

Letícia Marteleto, Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Sociology, Talk title: "



Education and Inequality Works in Progress: Manuel Schechtl, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality at the CUNY Graduate Center

Workshop
"Understanding wealth-based social exclusion: Wealth Insufficiency Beyond Income Buffering"
Mar 25, 2024 at - | Sociology Conference Room, McNeil 367