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SIRS Issues Researcher

magazines, journals, newspapers, and speeches; focused on important social issues

Gale Ebooks: Virtual Reference Library

reference books and encyclopedias to give you a quick overview on your topic before you take a deep dive into research

Ethnic NewsWatch

newspapers, magazines & journals of the ethnic, minority and native press

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Academic Search Complete

scholarly and peer-reviewed journals - a good choice for most topics

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Watch Films - Sociology

Sociology - Kanopy

Documentaries and feature films about civil rights, gender studies, crime, racism, family life, social work, poverty, identity, and more.

Sociology - Academic Video Online (AVON)

Streaming video from well-known producers like PBS, BBC, History, and more.

Sociology - Films on Demand

Watch acclaimed documentaries and award-winning educational films.

Internet Resources - Sociology

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American Sociological Association

The ASA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing sociology in the United States. Their website contains information on a variety of topics in the field, plus news and links to other resources.

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Everyday Sociology

This site features commentary from sociologists around the United States, providing a sociological take on current events and challenges our society faces.

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Social Psychology Network

Compiles thousands of links to social psychology topics such as prejudice and discrimination, gender, culture, social influence, interpersonal relations, group behavior, aggression, and more.

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SocioSite | University of Amsterdam

Created by the Social Sciences faculty at the University of Amsterdam, SocioSite provides a comprehensive listing of all sociology resources available online.

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