Heat Waves: 20 Years After Chicago
Two articles look at the sociological impact of the 1995 heat wave in Chicago, which killed 700 people.
Hiring, Cultural Fit, and Discrimination
Executives make hiring decisions more by markers of social class than by actual qualifications.
Why Growing More Food Won’t Stop Hunger
Hunger is still a major issue. At the same time, the world produces twice as much food as it needs.
Housework, Gender Roles, and Sex: It’s Complicated
Scholars examine gender roles, sex, and egalitarianism within marriage.