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American Sociological Association

The Theory Prize is given each year by the Theory Section of the American Sociological Association to recognize outstanding work in theory.

Barbara’s award winning article is titled, “The Moral Affordances of Construing People as Cases: How…

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New York Times

What makes protests succeed — and when do they backfire? Drawing on decades of research, this piece explains why nonviolent tactics tend to build broader public support, while violence often undermines a movement’s goals. Analysis by Omar Wasow…

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New York Times

Robb Willer quoted in New York Times on masculinity and political attitudes in article, "What Republican Men Think About Trump and Masculinity." 

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Eastern Sociological Society

Asad L. Asad, assistant professor of sociology, has received two prestigious honors from the Eastern Sociological Society to be presented at the organization's annual meeting March 7.

Asad was awarded the Mirra Komarovsky Book Award for his…

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The Stanford Daily

The Stanford Daily reports on a panel discussion about immigration advocacy and reform organized and moderated by Asad L. Asad, assistant professor of Sociology. 

The event featured  Erika Andiola, The Young Center for Immigrant…