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Norwalk Principles of Sociology SOC 1001

Recommended Databases for Articles

Library databases are a great starting point for finding credible articles on sociology topics such as social inequality, family structures, or race and ethnicity. They provide access to peer-reviewed journals, magazines, and newspapers that offer reliable, up-to-date information for your research

Sociology Topic Suggestions

Here are some suggested keyword combinations to help you search sociology topics effectively in library databases. Try mixing and matching keywords depending on your research focus. 

  • "social inequality" AND education

  • "gender roles" AND media

  • "racial discrimination" AND employment

  • "family structure" AND "economic status"

  • "social class" AND health

  • "deviant behavior" AND youth

  • "urbanization" AND crime

  • "mass incarceration" AND race

  • "social mobility" AND immigration

  • "cultural norms" AND gender identity