PhD in Sociology - Gender and Family Research in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

Gender serves as a fundamental dimension of social stratification worldwide, while families stand as pivotal societal institutions. Our faculty's strengths demonstrate that cutting-edge research often emerges where family and gender studies converge. This expertise manifests in diverse course topics such as gender as a social construct, racial hierarchies shaped by gender, family structures, sexuality studies, life course analysis, and disparities in gender and family across various social outcomes.
Students focusing on this field gain not only from our faculty's extensive knowledge but also from their dynamic research initiatives. Available resources encompass regular seminars hosted by School of Social Sciences centers and the Sociology Department, plus chances to participate in ongoing research projects led by faculty and senior graduate students.