Race, class and gender can not only impact the education that students receive, but also the punishments they receive.
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A social work scholar researches why school suspensions disproportionately affect students from certain groups and what can be done to change that.
Sustainable manufacturing offers ways to reduce environmental impact.
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Learning lessons from the past could help reduce the impact of future industrialization.
Academic research plays an important role in helping dispel myths and misconceptions about migration.
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A sociologist shares what his research has taught him about migration.
Racial bias may play a role both in the schools that families choose for their children and the experiences their children have.
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Inspired by her own experience with the education system, a professor of sociology explores how race and racism influence school choice and education.
The preference for lighter skin has its roots in colonial histories.
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A scholar of social work shares what he has learned about colorism by conducting research in more than 20 countries over the past few decades.
Building a more inclusive future means understanding why certain groups were absent in history.
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A political scientist speaks about the questions that have driven her research on disability rights and history.
Gaining a deeper understanding of our shared history can allow for healing.
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A poet speaks to how his love of history has shaped his work.
The media plays an important role in the way people learn to view themselves and others.
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A scholar of race and media discusses the importance of analyzing media through a critical lens.
Is all forgiven after someone has served their time behind bars?
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People who have had interactions with the criminal justice system as defendants continue to face barriers, even after paying their debt to society.