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Sociology Boasts 11 Tenure-Track Faculty Placements in Its Short History
UC Merced’s Sociology Department has already begun shaping the future of the professoriate.
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Nationally Recognized Faculty
Our nationally recognized Sociology faculty have published numerous books and earned many awards.
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Professor Whitney Laster Pirtle during a class lecture
Fellowship Allows Professor Laster Pirtle Renewed Focus on Sociology of Race in South Africa
Professor Beattie and Graduate Student Awarded Grant to Study Teacher Retention

Sociology at
UC Merced

Sociology at UC Merced emphasizes the areas of social stratification/inequality, immigration, race/ethnicity, gender studies, education, political and collective empowerment, and globalization. With 17 faculty members, sociology registers some of the highest course enrollments on campus.

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Movimientos sociales by Paul Almeida
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Social Movements: The Structure of Collective Mobilization
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Featured News

March 28, 2025
The study, published in Social Currents, explores how individuals in North America navigate reproductive decisions amidst the climate crisis.
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"$15 Billion Is Enough to Fight a President" highlights the critical role that universities play in defending democracy and intellectual freedom.
March 24, 2025
Luis Rubén González Márquez and Paul Almeida published a new article in Sociology of Development.