Researchers in the Department of Sociology are engaged in a variety of research projects intended to improve understanding of complex cultural and societal problems. Our faculty members are making important contributions to scholarly literature in numerous topics of inquiry, including ethnicity and race, poverty, economic mobility, labor market shifts, police shootings, and racial bias. This page spotlights representative examples of the momentous research projects that are under way in the UC Davis Department of Sociology. Click on the links to learn more.
