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Title: AIN'T I A YOGI?: A CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF SYMBOLIC AND SOCIAL BOUNDARIES IN THE YOGA WORLD
Author: Brooks, Temeka
Date Created: 2018
Subjects--Topical: Sociology, Women's studies, African Americans--Study and teaching, Ethnicity--Study and teaching
Description: Recent sociological research considers the relationship between social and symbolic boundaries in a variety of social contexts. In this study, I build on such research by exploring how such boundaries are reproduced and potentially bridged in oste...

Title: Cultural Distinction in Campus Dining
Author: Jillani, Zara
Date Created: 2020
Subjects--Topical: Sociology
Description: This study examines patterns of cultural consumption at four universities as indicated by the dining options offered on their campuses. I explore the diversity of university dining options, the considerations that guide dining personnel’s decision...

Title: THE IMPACT OF DYNAMIC NETWORK STRUCTURE AND HOMOGENEOUS EMBEDDEDNESS ON CULTURAL POLARIZATION
Author: Lee, Yunsub
Date Created: 2015
Subjects--Topical: Sociology
Description: In this study, I use a computer simulation model to investigate one possible process of cultural polarization in modern society. Numerous studies have used computer simulation models based on the principle of homophily to explain the process of cu...

Title: THE IMPACT OF INDIVIDUAL GENDER BELIEFS ON JOB SELECTION AND SEX SEGREGATION OF OCCUPATIONS
Author: Benson, James
Date Created: 2019
Subjects--Topical: Sociology, Sex role, Industrial relations
Description: Moving beyond occupational aspirations to actual selection of occupations, the current research considers the impact of individual gender beliefs on selection of occupations for men who work in male-dominated occupations compared to men who work i...