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Stanford's Sociology Department has a long and rich tradition of scholarship and teaching. In addition to longstanding strengths in economic sociology, political sociology, sex and gender, social psychology, and inequality, our scholars specialize in a broad range of research areas -- including demography, immigration, and race and ethnicity. The department is ranked in the top five sociology departments by U.S. News and World Report.
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The Stanford Daily reports on a panel discussion about immigration advocacy and reform organized and moderated by Asad L. Asad, assistant professor of Sociology.
Sociology Professor Tomás Jiménez explores the complexities of belonging from the perspective of the immigrant experience. The podcast interview begins at the 27 minute mark.
Sociology Professor Tomás Jiménez finds that American identity in relation to immigration is shaped by nostalgic pride in past immigration and a cautious reluctance of future newcomers.