Social Sciences
Explore faculty and student work in economics, sociology, political science, anthropology, and other disciplines shaping our understanding of society.
FAS Overhaul Brings Deep Cuts to Social Sciences, Phillips Brooks House
After a final round of layoffs, University leaders say 165 staff jobs were eliminated across the division.
Are We Entering a Second Cold War?
A discussion of Russia’s invasion—and how it can end
by Jacob Sweet
“No Limits” to China-Russia Relations?
How the Ukraine invasion might affect Russia’s ties with its neighbor
Predicting the Future of China's Rise
What’s next for United States’ largest economic rival
Fugitive Pedagogy
Jarvis Givens rediscovers the underground history of black schooling.
Being Black at Work
Realizing the full potential of black employees
Social Media Use and Adult Depression
A survey reveals suprising links between social media use and depression in adults.
Racial Bias and Redistricting
Efforts to keep census data private result in voter undercounting in diverse districts.
Does Omicron Cause “Mild” COVID-19?
New evidence suggests the threat of severe infections.
Will Cities Survive Another Pandemic?
Inequities threaten the long-term health of cities
Both Sides Now
Tomiko Brown-Nagin’s bifocal view of the civil-rights movement