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Project Ideas for Sociology Students

Critically examine social structures, inequality, institutions, and behavior through data, theory, and qualitative insights.

🧩 Introduction

The University of Chicago’s M.A. in Sociology program is rooted in the legacy of the Chicago School and emphasizes methodological rigor and critical inquiry. These project ideas span urban issues, global challenges, digital life, and intersectional identities, offering students meaningful opportunities to engage with contemporary sociological concerns.

📌 Suggested Project Topics

Gentrification and Displacement: A Comparative Urban Study

The Sociology of Digital Labor in the Gig Economy

Race, Class, and Health Disparities in American Cities

The Role of Social Media in Modern Protest Movements

Globalization and the Transformation of Local Economies

Institutional Racism in Higher Education Systems

The Cultural Sociology of Fashion and Identity

Social Capital and Community Resilience After Natural Disasters

Masculinity and Emotional Expression in Contemporary Media

Sociological Perspectives on Homelessness and Housing Policy

Rural Decline and Migration Patterns in the U.S. Midwest

Caste and Social Mobility in South Asian Diaspora Communities

Quantifying Social Networks: Methods in Computational Sociology

The Role of Religion in Civic Engagement and Activism

Digital Surveillance and Public Perception of Privacy

Sociology of Work: Automation and Labor Market Shifts

Intersectionality in Workplace Discrimination Studies

Memory and Memorialization in Post-Conflict Societies

Criminalization of Poverty: A Sociological Critique

Urban Youth Subcultures and Identity Formation

Welfare Stigma and Public Policy Narratives

Race and Representation in Streaming Television Content

Social Consequences of Climate Displacement

Mental Health Narratives and Stigma in Minority Communities

The Sociological Imagination in Everyday Life: A Micro-Level Approach

Media Framing and the Public Understanding of Migration

Gender, Care Work, and Informal Labor Systems

Societal Responses to Drug Addiction: From Criminalization to Care

Cultural Shifts in Attitudes Toward Marriage and Family Structure

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