Weber State University Sociology Club

08/17/2017

Look at this amazing opportunity for students at the Utah State Capitol! They are looking for interns, and they are willing to pay!

A paid internship! In an office that can help a student gain professional networks. That is worth applying for!

Sociology students know that a degree in sociology is marketable in a variety of professional industries. Sociology student also know Utah is seeing the demographics of people, business, urban areas, and opportunities change throughout the state. Public sector offices are looking for people that understand these trends to make sure everyone has opportunities.

Join Our Team: Apply Now! As stewards of the Utah State Capitol, the Capitol Preservation Board (CPB) and its staff are responsible for the daily operations of the Capitol Hill Complex. The mission of CPB is to preserve the Utah State Capitol for current and future generations to use and enjoy as a...

03/07/2017

Have you ever sat on a park bench and thought the city must have not realized they bought and installed such uncomfortable place to sit? Well, maybe that was the city's intention all along. The 99% Invisible podcast dives into the topic of unpleasant design and outright hostile urban architecture.

Sociologists pay attention to these trends so they can ask questions like: who is effected by this phenomena? And why has it turned into such a widely discussed topic?

I listened while I wondered around looking for my own place to take a load off. Also, it's only seventeen minutes long, if you are worried about loitering.

Benches in parks, train stations, bus shelters and other public places are meant to offer seating, but only for a limited duration. Many elements of such seats are subtly or overtly restrictive. Arm rests, for instance, indeed provide spaces to rest arms, but they also prevent people from lying down...

08/30/2016

Paid internship?! Who has ever heard of such a thing?

08/23/2016

The beginning of a new semester is upon us. Is where you go to school matter as much as it used to? Higher education has become available to a broader range of people. So, how do premier institutions keep their competitive edge? 1843 Magazine, from the Economist, writes about one of England's top prep schools, Eton, and how they have changed their model to stay relevant and competitive.

Bo***ir argued that classes duplicate themselves. How you are raised, what school you go to, and your social circle make a difference in who you are and where you are going. But what happens when society no longer values the class distinctions that were once so desirable?

"To the question, “which is the ‘real’ Eton?” – the laboratory for progressive ideas about social inclusion, or an annexe to Britain’s heritage industry – the answer is of course “both”."

The world’s most famous school aspires to become an agent of social change; but, as old boy Christopher de Bellaigue learns when he goes back, it is also an increasingly effective way for the global elite to give its offspring an expensive leg up in life