Sociology

The Sociology department at McMaster University is a vibrant community dedicated to exploring the intricacies of the social world, its structures, institutions, and processes. Committed to understanding and addressing social inequalities, faculty members employ diverse theoretical perspectives and empirical methods to deepen their insights. With expertise spanning various subfields, faculty engage in impactful research in the field of education, social control, gender, sexuality and mental health. Both graduate and undergraduate students actively contribute to the discipline, demonstrating passion, diligence, and compassion in their academic pursuits.