40464 - Application of Sociological Perspectives in the Development of Non-Academic Research

Description

This panel explores how sociological frameworks inform the design, implementation, and impact of research conducted beyond the academy. Presenters will share how they apply core sociological concepts and theories to non-academic research projects aimed at influencing policy, informing public understanding, and advancing social justice.

Sub Unit

• Sociology in Practice Settings Symposium

Presider

• Francesca M. Rompal, Fox Therapy Services, Inc.

Individual Presentations

• Maintaining our Sociological Commitments: Working with (and on) Labor in a Changing Economy - Mishal Khan, University of California-Berkeley

• Navigating the Politics of Homelessness through Point-In-Time Counts: Opportunities and Challenges for Public Sociologists - Arturo Baiocchi, California State University-Sacramento

Session Organizer

• Jennifer Turner, Institute for Women's Policy Research