Presented by UA School of Sociology Alumni
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When
1 to 3 p.m., May 3, 2024
This panel brings together five scholars who offer perspectives on the theme of relational sociology through their academic or applied work. Such a perspective provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the interplay between structure, identity, and action. It underscores the importance of social relations in shaping social structures, forming identities, and influencing actions, offering a dynamic and interconnected view of social life. Scholars in this area highlight how individuals are defined by their affiliations and interactions, thereby weaving a complex tapestry of identity formation within social structures – enhancing our understanding of how individual actions are not just products of autonomous choices but are deeply embedded in a matrix of social relations. By emphasizing the central role of social relationships and interactions, it provides a more nuanced view of social phenomena, highlighting the fluid and negotiated nature of social life.
Work by the panelists cohere to this theme, both in substance and via their relation to the School of Sociology at the University of Arizona through substantive and methodological training in social network and similar topics. Each scholar will present research related to the broad theme, followed by a period for discussion and questions.
Panelists
Matthew Brashears: Professor, Department of Sociology, University of South Carolina (2008 Alum)
Lisa Martinez: Professor, Department of Sociology & Criminology, University of Denver (2004 Alum)
Kyle Puetz: Research Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia (2019 Alum)
John Sonnett: Lead Data Organizer, UNITE HERE! (2005 Alum)
Yongjun Zhang: Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology & Institute For Advanced Computational Science, Stony Brook University (2020 Alum)
Moderated by:
Eric Schoon: Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, The Ohio State University (2015 Alum)