Contexts is a quarterly magazine that makes cutting-edge sociology research accessible to journalists, policymakers, sociologists, and general readers. We’re the public face of sociology. The magazine includes peer-reviewed feature articles, culture and book reviews, and photography, as well as analysis of the latest sociological research.
Editor: David Grazian, University of Pennsylvania (2026-2028)
Published: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
ISSN: 1536-5042
Featured Articles
- The Privilege of Protection During the Pandemic Joslyn Brenton (Spring 2026); listen to the podcast
- DIY Faith Landon Schnabel, Ilana M. Horwitz, Peyman Hekmatpour, and Cyrus Schleifer (Winter 2026); listen to the podcast
- From Wonder Woman to Fifty Shades Alicia M. Walker and Arielle Kuperberg (Fall 2025); listen to the podcast
- How White Americans Decide What’s Racist and Sexist Jessi Streib and Betsy Leondar-Wright (Summer 2025); listen to the podcast
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