Sociology at ASU
Research
Sociologists study all the major dimensions of contemporary society and social change.
ASU has special strength in research on immigration, cities, law, justice, human rights, work, democracy, climate and sustainability, innovation, development, gender, and identities, including nationalism and ethnicity.
Publications
ASU sociologists publish on a wide array of topics reflecting their expertise and research contributions across a range of topics, including family dynamics, labor relations, minority experiences, urban development, global migration, social justice, democratic governance, and human-environment interactions.
Projects
ASU sociologists actively explore and analyze the dynamics of social transformation across diverse social systems and institutions, providing valuable insights about pressing social issues and their impacts on families and communities, nationally and globally.
Honors and awards
ASU's sociology faculty have earned prestigious honors for their impactful contributions to understanding the complexities of immigration, urban development, justice, democracy, environment, identity constructs and more
Featured publications
ASU sociologists are well-recognized in the fields, with a portfolio of publications that present a rich tapestry of interwoven themes and subject matters, reflecting the depth and breadth of their expertise.
Citizens but not Americans
By Nilda Flores-Gonzalez
Indigenous Research Design
Edited by Elizabeth Sumida Human and Nathan D. Martin
Street Rebellion
By Benjamin S. Case
Human Behavior in the Social Environment
By José B. Ashford, Craig Winston LeCroy and Lela Rankin Williams
Democratizing Inequalities
Edited by Caroline W. Lee, Michael McQuarrie and Edward T. Walker
Degenerations of Democracy
By Craig Calhoun, Dilip Parameshwar Gaonkar and Charles Taylor
Policing the Second Amendment
By Jennifer Carlson
Trapped in a Maze
By Leslie Paik
Featured projects
ASU sociologists undertake projects focusing on key societal issues such as immigration, urban dynamics, and justice. It explores changes in democracy, climate, sustainability, and the workplace. Additionally, research on gender, nationalism, and ethnicity helps to unravel identity constructs, with the aim of informing policies and raising public awareness.
