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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



FAMILY AND GENDER WORKSHOP

Workshop
Demie Kurz- “Letting Go: Parenting Teenagers and Young Adults in an Age of Uncertainty”
Feb 7, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building

Adolescence is widely viewed as the most difficult stage of parenting. Yet despite its importance, we have a limited grasp of what it actually takes to help teens through adolescence. In Letting Go, Demie Kurz offers…



EDUCATION& INEQUALITY E&I (WIP)

Workshop
Feb 10, 2025 at -



COLLOQUIUM- Meir Yaish - University of Haifa

Colloquium
Feb 12, 2025 at - | PSC Commons - 403 McNeil Building