Take Sociology of Mass Media (SOC 421) Online this Summer at #IUP

If you have an interest in social media, television, radio, and print media – or are planning a career in these fields – consider taking Sociology of Mass Media SOC 421 (CRN # 30372) Online this summer. It will provide an overview and analysis of sociological perspectives regarding the role of mass media in American…

Beauty, Status, Sugar: Age-Discrepancy in Relationships

By: Ashley Niccolai “You should never date anyone half your age plus seven.” Age may only be just a number, but when it comes to romantic partnerships, having a large age gap is something that is imbued with stigma. It is commonplace for age discrepant relationships to be perceived as transactional barter: a young woman…