Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Obamas and the New Politics of Race

With the 2012 US presidential election campaign in full swing, the meaning and significance of Barack Obama and his presidency are once again in the spotlight. Has the election of Barack Obama served as the watershed moment for American politics … Continue reading

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Notes from Nicaragua by Pamela Neumann

Quisiera cantar bonita, softly sang the curly haired light-skinned woman dressed in a t-shirt and capris as she entered from the back of the room. “I’d like to sing pretty.” Tied around her right ankle was a piece of rope … Continue reading

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ASA 2012, Aug 17-20: “Real Utopias”–UT SOC Presenters and Participants

“Real Utopias” American Sociological Association 2012 Annual Meeting August 17-20   ·   Denver, CO Colorado Convention Center & Hyatt Regency ~ The University of Texas at Austin Program ~ Fri 8/17     Sat 8/18     Sun 8/19     Mon 8/20 … Continue reading

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2012 UT Austin Sociology graduates ready to change the world

It is always poignant to say goodbye to our good friends at graduation, but we are very happy to celebrate their success.  Special thanks to Dr. Chris Pieper for his reflections on his time at UT – placements included in … Continue reading

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