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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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Time covers Robb Willer's work on political polarization, in article, "How to Make an Argument That’s Actually Persuasive." For the complete article, please visit Time
Sociology PhD alumna Marlene Orozo reports on the barriers Hispanic entrepreneurs encounter when trying to transition from a self-employed to an employer business.