Graduate Program - Department of Sociology
Candidates for a graduate degree in sociology must have the capability for original and creative research. Students are expected to engage in independent and/or group research under the direction of faculty members. Preparation for the graduate degree is not confined to formal class work and activity on research projects. Students should work toward intellectual independence while developing an integrated grasp of the field. The integration of materials from courses and research activities is a primary goal of the M.S. thesis and the Ph.D. dissertation. The Department and the advisory committee share responsibility in guiding the student toward the graduate degree.
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Women on the Farm: An Evolving Role
Women have worked in agriculture since agriculture began, but for many years they were limited to supporting roles. Talk of Iowa seeks out women's voices in agriculture, through history and today. Jenny Barker-Devine, author of "On Behalf of the Family Farm: Iowa Farm Women's Activism since 1945" discusses how the roles of farm women changed during the 20th century. Also fourth generation farmer Chris Henning, Angie Carter of the Women, Food and Agriculture Network and Ellen Walsh-Rosmann, an organic farm in Harlan Iowa join the program. More from Iowa Public Radio |
