Research Guides: Sociology: Web Resources

Society Pages

The Society Pages
The University of Minnesota's sociology department has created The Society Pages as an open-access resource in the social sciences. It offers research in accessible language on such topics as crime, politics, gender, race, inequality, culture, and teaching.

Blogs

Everyday Sociology Blog
A group blog that features commentary from contributing sociologists around the country. Supported by Norton, a publisher of college textbooks.

Pew Research-Sociology

This infographic illustrates the questions you may need to ask yourself in order to determine if a web resource can be a trusted source. 5 W's for Evaluating Web Resources

Who - ►Authority?

Who is the author?

Are they an expert in this field?

Is a biography of the author included?

Does the author list references?

What - ►Reliability?

Is the information supported by evidence?

Can you find this information by other sources?

When? - ►Currency?

How recently was the information published?

Is this site updated and how often?

Where?

Where does the information come from?

Is it a reputable site- .org .edu .gov?

Where can I find out more about the sponsors?

Why? - ►Purpose/ Point of View?

Why was it written?

Is there a bias to try to sway opinion?

Is the author selling something?

Websites for Information about Sociology

American Sociological Association
U.S professional organization for sociologists, dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession.
The Brookings Institute
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
Centers for Disease and Prevention
This website is a rich source of information about America's health. As the nation's principal health statistics agency, we compile statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. We provide health information-a critical element of public health and health policy.
Everyday Sociology
A blog developed by sociologists from across the country that examines every day occurrences through a sociological lens.
Family Search
Find your family. Discover yourself.
Bring to life your family’s history by exploring the lives of those that came before you.
Library of Congress Sociology
National Association of Social Workers
Founded in 1955, the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world, with more than 120,000 members. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.
Our World in Data
Poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality: The world faces many great and terrifying problems. It is these large problems that our work at Our World in Data focuses on.
Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
Salem Press
History & Social Science
Salem Press history titles include a wide range of topics spanning American history and the world. Learn about important moments and figures in our history.
Social Science Research Council
The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is an independent, international, nonprofit organization founded in 1923. It fosters innovative research, nurtures new generations of social scientists, deepens how inquiry is practiced within and across disciplines, and mobilizes necessary knowledge on important public issues.
Society for Social Work and Society
The Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), founded in 1993, is a non‐profit, professional membership organization. SSWR supports social workers, social welfare professionals, social work students, social work faculty and researchers in related fields.
U.S. Census Bureau
The US government source for stats and information on people, households, business, industry, government, health, education and geography.
The Urban Institute
Data, research, and more related to social policy and issues in the United States.
USA Facts
USAFacts provides a data-driven portrait of the American population, US governments’ finances, and governments’ impact on society. We are a nonpartisan, not-for-profit civic initiative without a political agenda. We provide vital spending, revenue, demographic, and performance information as a free public service and are committed to maintaining and expanding our available data in the future.

RSS Feeds

Gender & Society
About Site - Gender & Society is a peer-reviewed journal, focused on the study of gender in society across global and transnational spaces. It is the official journal of Sociologists for Women in Society.
Frequency - about 1 post per week
New York Times/ Sociology
About Site - News about sociology. Commentary and archival information about sociology from The New York Times.
Frequency - about 1 post per month