Sociology

Research: Support for Black nationalism now more widespread as profile of Black nationalist has changed across time

According to recent research by sociologists at Rice, Black nationalism now finds broader support among different segments of the Black community, though the characteristics of Black nationalists have changed over time.

Evangelical Christians more likely to avoid issue of racial injustice following murder of George Floyd

Following the murder of George Floyd, evangelical Christians were more likely to avoid the issue of racial injustice, while mainline Protestants and Black clergy addressed the topic in their congregations and in some cases took a stand against it.

Rice’s CAAAS welcomes new faculty, postdoctoral associate

Rice’s Center for African and African American Studies is expanding its offerings and expertise with the appointments of Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, Khadene Harris and Ayodeji Olugbuyiro.

Amid projections of active hurricane season, Rice experts available to discuss variety of storm-related topics

Rice University experts are available to discuss a variety of hurricane-related topics with the media.

‘The nation’s future happens here’: Rice Kinder Institute releases 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey at annual luncheon

Houstonians’ views on social issues, the biggest challenges facing the region and more findings from the 2024 Kinder Houston Area Survey were presented at the Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research’s annual luncheon at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston May 20.

2024 Rice Kinder Houston Area Survey: Residents of the world’s energy capital believe Houston should lead the energy transition

Nearly nine in 10 area residents believe Houston should lead the world in transitioning to alternative energy sources, according to Rice University’s 43rd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey. More than 80% of Houstonians also said the energy transition was necessary to the city’s economic prosperity.

Study suggests religion can help the faithful deal with discrimination, can also result in exploitation or encourage victimhood

When faced with perceived racial discrimination in the workplace, new Rice University research finds that Christians lean on their faith to get them through these experiences. However, researchers warn this can lead to employee exploitation or, on the flip side, encouraging feelings of victimhood.

Faculty, staff, students honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring, service

Each year, Rice honors members of the university community who have served students through outstanding teaching, dedication and service.

Student research highlighted during Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium

Research on racial identity and fair pay, mental and physical health, foreign affairs and other topics was on display at the Social Sciences Undergraduate Research + Creative Symposium (SSURS) held April 11 at Rice University’s Kraft Hall.

Rice sociologist hosts viewing of Israeli music festival massacre documentary

Members of the Rice and Houston community recently gathered for a screening of “SUPERNOVA: The Music Festival Massacre,” a documentary by award-winning German production company GebruederBeetz Filmproduktion. The film focuses on Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, specifically on the Supernova music festival.

Prestigious Truman Scholarship awarded to Rice’s Lee Waldman

Lee Waldman, a Rice junior majoring in sociology in the School of Social Sciences, has been awarded a Truman Scholarship , the premier graduate fellowship in the U.S. for those pursuing careers as leaders in public service.

New NSF-funded Rice research to examine how housing subsidies impact childhood education outcomes

A new, four-year Rice University study funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) will study how housing subsidies impact educational outcomes of Houston children.

‘Forward-looking’ Rice center fuses Latin American and Latinx studies

From hosting speakers on topics ranging from curanderas in Mexican-American literature, the meaning of oil in Venezuela and the archaeology of the Amazon to fostering events on the arts in Guyana and contributing to student events, Rice University’s Initiative for the Study of LatinX America (ISLA) has accomplished a lot in the past three years.

Former NBA star, human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom to visit Rice for Q&A

Former NBA star, human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Enes Kanter Freedom will participate in “Friends of Freedom,” a Q&A event set for Feb. 27 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Rice University’s Herring Hall, Room 100.

All but one school district in Harris County is underfunded, according to new analysis from Rice Kinder Institute director

Academic achievement gaps cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars each year, but significant progress toward closing these gaps has not been made since measurement began in 1969, despite significant developments in teaching and learning.