Social Problems Journal

Cisgendered Workspaces: Outright and Categorical Exclusion in Cisgendered Organizations Abstract. Scholars have only begun exploring how cisgenderism and its byproduct, cissexism, shape organizational processes and how classification systems p

In this study @drjonessoc.bsky.social argues cissexism, cisgenderism, and racism structure exclusion. Two modes of exclusion—outright and categorical filtering—keep transmasculine and non‑binary workers marginalized in cisgender workspaces academic.oup.com/socpro/artic...

Navigating Spatial Enclosures: Race, Place, and School Policing Abstract. Law enforcement’s increased presence in U.S. public schools has significantly affected Black students’ access to opportunities and their overall

Who is affected by increased police presence in schools? This study from Terry Allen (@gould.usc.edu) and Kimberly Gomez (@uclaseis.bsky.social) shows how “spatial enclosures” shape Black students’ daily experience, control over time, and educational experiences doi.org/10.1093/socpro/spad055

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Is There an Idealized Target of Sexual Harassment in the MeToo Era? Abstract. Evidence suggests that Americans became more sympathetic toward people who experienced sexual harassment as the MeToo movement surged. Yet how co

Who is seen as the “ideal victim” in workplace harassment narratives? Research from Chloe Grace Hart (@uwsoc.bsky.social) traces how cultural scripts shifted during the MeToo era, influenced by race, behavior, and power
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Public Religion and Gendered Attitudes Abstract. Do religious commitments hinder support for gender equality and contribute to the stalled gender revolution as a social problem? Answering this q

How do religious beliefs shape gender attitudes? Research from @evanstewart.bsky.social, @pennye.bsky.social, and @jackdelehanty.bsky.social shows how public and private theology, tradition, and identity intersect in everyday gender politics doi.org/10.1093/socpro/spad012

Precarious Legal Patchworking: Detained Immigrants’ Access to Justice Abstract. As immigration enforcement increases, so does the detention of immigrants facing the threat of deportation. Detained without the support of a pub

What happens when access to justice depends on where you're detained? New research reveals the patchwork legal realities immigrants face doi.org/10.1093/socp...

Immediately following the fall of Roe v. Wade, Republican lawmakers in red states began discussing the possibility of arresting women who have abortions, a proposition prominent Christian far-right leaders endorse. Building on research linking Christian nationalism and racial prejudice with both anti-abortion sentiment and authoritarian punitiveness, we propose that Americans’ support for arresting women who have abortions reflects not only staunch anti-abortion sentiment but also a desire for a social order that controls sexual deviance and racial minorities, privileging traditionalist Christian identity and White Americans. We use data from an original nationally representative survey including measures of anti-abortion sentiment and identity, a novel measure of Christian nationalism, and belief in White nationalism (“true Americans” are White). In the main effects, Christian nationalism and White nationalism are among the strongest predictors of support for arresting women who have abortions, second only to anti-abortion views. Moderation tests show these forces work in combination: support is strongest among Americans who endorse both Christian nationalism and warmer feelings toward White nationalism. Ancillary analyses show these results are not explained by sexism. Findings suggest support for punitive abortion policies stems from a broader desire to preserve a social order where Christianity and Whiteness maintain supremacy.

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Black Boys’ Perceptions of Depression and Mental Health: Findings from the YBMen Project Abstract. Despite growing research dedicated to investigating the mental health of Black boys, few directly examine experiences with their perceptions and

How do young Black men talk about mental health, manhood, and social support? Improving mental health education, peer support, and the power of shared stories are key findings toward change doi.org/10.1093/socpro/spad018

“I Thought This Was a Ghost Neighborhood”: How Youth Respond to Neighborhood Change Abstract. Relatively little scholarship centers the experiences of Black youth to understand how young people interact with their neighborhood contexts, ev

Black youth who move from high-poverty urban neighborhoods to lower-poverty suburbs report feeling safer—but also more isolated. New research shows how they adapt to unfamiliar social norms and spaces, revealing both challenges and agency: doi.org/10.1093/socp...

Persistent Inequalities in College Completion, 1980–2010 Abstract. Fewer than half of America’s college students complete their bachelor’s degrees. To many, cost seems to be the crucial barrier. Sociologists of e

Socioeconomic gaps in U.S. college graduation rates have barely changed since the 1980s-inequality is built into the system, not just a result of rising tuition. Real solutions must go deeper than cutting college costs academic.oup.com/socpro/artic...

Belonging and Boundaries at an Elite University Abstract. Scholars posit that lower-income undergraduates experience “cultural mismatch,” which undermines their sense of belonging, promotes withdrawal fr

Elite colleges amplify inequality: Lower-income students navigate based on precollege experiences. 'Privileged poor' integrate cosmopolitanism; 'doubly disadvantaged' face isolation. Class-based paths shape campus life and mobility: academic.oup.com/socpro/artic...

Is There an Idealized Target of Sexual Harassment in the MeToo Era? Abstract. Evidence suggests that Americans became more sympathetic toward people who experienced sexual harassment as the MeToo movement surged. Yet how co

New study reveals a hierarchy in credibility for sexual harassment victims. Black women are deemed less credible , and credibility is influenced by confrontation & reporting actions, not power disparities or prior relationships. #MeToo #SexualHarassment academic.oup.com/socpro/artic...

Breaking Generational Curses: Success and Opportunity among Black Children of Incarcerated Parents Abstract. Black children are disproportionately represented among the children of incarcerated mothers and fathers in the United States. Research has large

Study challenges stereotypes of Black children with incarcerated parents. Adult BCOIPs define success through relationships, community, education & mental health, and show resilience despite challenges. Policies & supports should center BCOIPs' voices. academic.oup.com/socpro/artic...

“I Thought This Was a Ghost Neighborhood”: How Youth Respond to Neighborhood Change Abstract. Relatively little scholarship centers the experiences of Black youth to understand how young people interact with their neighborhood contexts, ev

New study explores how Black youth adapt to suburban life. Youth appreciate increased safety but find suburbs "boring" with less spontaneous socializing. They adapt in a variety of ways. Read more! doi.org/10.1093/socp...