A new study authored by a U sociologist links abortion access to long-term socioeconomic outcomes for women. Findings reveal that women who had access to abortion or lived in regions with fewer restrictions were more likely to graduate from college, earn higher incomes, and experience greater financial stability than those who lacked access or became teen mothers.
Dr. Sara Grineski, lead author and professor of Sociology and Environmental Studies, shared her latest research demonstrating how wind-carried dust from the exposed bed of Great Salt Lake is disproportionately affecting disadvantaged communities in the Salt Lake metro area.
Dr. Kate Kirkham (BS ‘66, sociology) dedicated her 40+ year career as a professional and academic to helping organizations eliminate discrimination from the workplace. As a recent testament to her lifelong commitment to change, she generously established The Kate L. Kirkham Graduate Student Finish Line Endowed Fund in the university’s Department of Sociology.
In a recent program of the Hinckley Institute Radio Hour, researchers from the Departments of Economics and Sociology discussed women in Utah's workforce, and the underlying social and institutional inequities present in our state.
Sociology Doctoral candidate Casey Mullen and Environmental Studies undergraduate Piper Christian have taken huge strides this year in their journey toward environmental justice.
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