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AKD is the International Sociology Honor Society, founded in 1920 for the purposes of scholarship, research and improvement in the human condition.

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Drawing on national survey data, the study reveals how everyday judgments—often subtle and unspoken—are patterned by class, lifestyle, age, gender, & family status.

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Who Feels Looked Down Upon? Sources of “Symbolic Violence” in the United States
This paper explores the factors increasing the chances of thinking one's cultural tastes and interests would be looked down upon by others, a sentiment put under the label of “symbolic violence” by P...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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✨ Featured Article | Sociological Inquiry ✨

Who feels looked down upon in the US—and why?

In this open-access article, Atkinson examines how social position, cultural tastes, and different forms of capital shape experiences of what Pierre Bourdieu called symbolic violence.
January 30, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Congratulations to the University at Albany, SUNY chapter on being awarded the Initiation Speaker Honorarium from AKD! And, to all the newly inducted members—welcome! 🎉

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January 28, 2026 at 10:42 PM
⏰ Deadline Reminder!

Applications for the Alpha Kappa Delta Virtual Mentoring Program are due February 1.

🔗 Learn more: alphakappadelta.org/programs/men...

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January 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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📘 Teaching Takeaways from Sociological Inquiry

How do memorials shape collective emotions—and how can sociologists study “feeling” in systematic ways?

Reichelmann & Hawdon (2025) explore this question in new research on memorials and emotion.
January 20, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on the enduring relevance of Dr. King for scholars and researchers today. 💭🧵

#Sociology #SocialJustice #MLKDay #MLKDay2026
January 19, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., whose work reminds us that education is never neutral, and that knowledge carries responsibility. 📚🧵

#Sociology #SocialJustice #MLKDay #MLKDay2026
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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📢 New early view article!

Read 'Would a Christian Nation Have Universal Healthcare? Evidence from the General Social Survey" authored by Atsuko Kawakami, Derek Lehman, & Eldred Poplawski via the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...

#Sociology #SocialScience #SocialResearch
Would a Christian Nation Have Universal Healthcare? Evidence from the General Social Survey
Christian nationalists in the United States call for the government to reflect Christian ideals, but it is unclear how theological interpretations would manifest in governmental policy in areas like ...
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January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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Panelists include: Felicia A. Henry-Conteh, Assistant Professor, Dept of Sociology, American University, Linda Semu, Professor, Dept of Sociology, McDaniel College, and Allison McKim, Associate Professor, Dept of Sociology, Bard College

DM or reply here with questions!
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January 14, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Ok, can we just agree to call it sociology at this point
Coining the term Global Stratification Economics (GSE) to extend Stratification Economics to diverse international contexts and offer a checklist for researchers to apply GSE, from Alan A. Aja, Anita Alves Pena, and Mary Lopez www.nber.org/papers/w34664
January 14, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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We showcase the achievements of #sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace.
Sociology in Action
We showcase the achievements of sociology students, the careers of applied sociologists, and examples of sociology in the workplace.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Nathaniel G. Chapman as the new Editor of Sociological Inquiry! 🥳

Learn more about his background and vision for the journal
👉 alphakappadelta.org/meet-sociolo...

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Meet Sociological Inquiry’s Incoming Editor: Nathaniel G. Chapman - Alpha Kappa Delta
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January 12, 2026 at 9:25 PM
📣 Call for Applications ❄️ Winter Funding is Open!

AKD members can apply for funding to support research, travel, and chapter activities—including travel grants, speaker honoraria, and chapter activity grants.

🗓️ Apply by Jan 31

👉 Learn more & apply: alphakappadelta.org/funding/
January 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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🎉After seven years of exemplary leadership, Drs. J. Scott Carter & Cameron D. Lippard conclude their service as co-editors of SI, the flagship journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.

Read more about their lasting impact on the journal & discipline👉 alphakappadelta.org/seven-years-...
Seven Years of Editorial Excellence at Sociological Inquiry
Celebrate the outgoing co-editors of Sociological Inquiry and their seven years of impactful leadership, innovation, and service to the journal and AKD.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Receive $5 off our Varsity Hoodie or Black T-Shirt when you order online through February 1st!

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December 23, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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This #OneSentenceSociology insight comes from Wang & Mahn's 2024 research published in Sociological Inquiry, the official journal of @alphakappadelta.bsky.social.

👉 Read the research at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...

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The Women Empowerment and Innovation Nexus: A Global Context
The aim of this study is to explain the influence of women's empowerment on innovation. To achieve this goal, we analyzed a global dataset from 1996 to 2020, covering 68 developed and developing coun...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The AKD Executive Office is screaming 🗣️CONGRATS to all the Class of 2025 graduates!

YOU DID IT! 🎉

As you step into what’s next, remember that your #sociology training is more than a degree—it’s a way of seeing and engaging with the world.

We can’t wait to see how you use it!
December 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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👉 This Open Access article "examines narratives of cannabis legalization in Nigeria" through "in-depth interviews and long-time engagement with illicit cannabis farmers and traders."

🔗 Read for FREE at the link: doi.org/10.1111/soin...

#Sociology #Sociologist #SocialSciences

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Contesting Cannabis Legalization in Nigeria: Hidden Narratives of Illicit Farmers and Traders
This article examines narratives of cannabis legalization in Nigeria. While most existing research on cannabis legalization has concentrated on the global North, we focus on one of Africa's largest c...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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We are already at number 6️⃣ in our year-end countdown of SI articles you may have missed! 🎉

"Contesting Cannabis Legalization in Nigeria: Hidden Narratives of Illicit Farmers and Traders'" authored by Ediomo-Ubong Nelson & Gernot Klantschnig.

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December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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September 22, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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Turn scholarship into teaching!

Bring Sociological Inquiry into your classroom by using our ✨Teaching Takeaways✨ as ready-to-share tools for discussing methods, labor, inequality, and culture with your students.

#TeachingSociology #SociologicalInquiry

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December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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🔎 Schachle-Gordon's article builds on the theory of occupational activism through examining "how some K-12 teachers may exercise their activist identities and continue to teach about race, gender, and sexuality."

#Activism #Sociology

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December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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This week's ✨Teaching Takeaways✨ come from Jessica L. Schachle-Gordon's 2025 article:

📘"'If I'm going to be an ally, I have to walk the walk': Negotiating Occupational Activism Within K-12 Educational Contexts."

#Sociology #TeachingSociology

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December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM