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In the battle of the sexes, the pay gap persists

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UCSB assistant professor of sociology Terrell Winder's book was released this month by NYU Press

New book documents Black gay men rejecting the burdens of stigma
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Sociology professor Waverly Duck, April 2026

Sociologist Waverly Duck tapped to lead prominent journal
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Book on transformation of queer nightlife shortlisted for prestigious award
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UCSB celebrates inaugural graduation of PROPEL scholars
Jaz Gates
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Jaz Gates graduates with a mission to uplift
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Workers in India's waste economy

Race and caste capitalism: Who gets access to status and wealth?
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Jane Ward is a professor and chair of UCSB's Department of Feminist Studies

How feminist witch studies redefine magic and power
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Abortion access linked to future economic and educational success
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Kum-Kum Bhavnani awarded ‘for distinguished leadership’
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University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2024
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Black Studies Professor Sabrina Strings

How the romantic institution props-up a racialized dating landscape
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Trevor Auldridge-Reveles, March 2024

Why do kids outperform their parents in this rural California town? A sociologist looks for answers.
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