Nov 3rd, 2008 · The Jennifer Hudson tragedy has sparked an outpouring of grief far outside Chicago, where the actress' relatives was recently killed. Although the case is still being investigated, many are scrutinizing the Hudsons' family associations. Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell, life coach Iyanla Vanzant and sociologist Bertice Berry discuss sensitive family ties.
Mar 7th, 2008 · The state has the largest wage gap between men and women in the whole country. Why? Gas and uranium-industry jobs are quite sex-stereotyped, a sociologist explains.
Feb 5th, 2008 · After infiltrating one of Chicago's most notorious gangs, sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh stayed for seven years, getting to know the dealers and pimps. His new book gives an insider's view of gang culture.
Jan 12th, 2008 · For seven years, sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh lived in one of Chicago's worst housing projects. His research and insights into one of the country's most violent gangs is captured in Gang Leader for a Day.
Nov 19th, 2007 · Sociologist and author Bertice Berry has some advice on how to make the holidays a little more bearable. Among other tips, she suggests offering monetary awards for the dreaded clean-up duties.
Sep 19th, 2007 · Reports of racial hate crimes have made national headlines in recent weeks. But some are beginning to wonder whether younger perpetrators of these crimes truly commit these acts solely based on malice, or hate, or out of ignorance. Reformed skinheads T.J. Leyden and Angela King are joined by sociologist Randy Blazak to explain potential thought patterns behind symbols of racial hatred.
May 27th, 2007 · Lybrel, a birth-control pill headed for market, eliminates the menstrual cycle if taken daily. But is that really a wise thing? Jean Elson, a medical sociologist at the University of New Hampshire, offers her insights.
Mar 15th, 2007 · A Columbia University sociologist gives an inside view of informal economies which are central to life in the inner city. It's not just drug dealing and loan sharking that's off the books -- it's bartered child care, hair braiding, oil changes and house cleaning.