College of Humanities and Social Sciences: Sociology
Sociology
Government documents are an excellent source of primary and secondary material for the field of sociology. Examples of relevant government documents include:
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While it is always important to think critically and logically about information, the info you find on government websites is generally credible, authoritative, and cite-worthy!
Here are some examples:
population statistics site:.gov
race federal sentencing statistics site:.gov
Online Resources
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsFrom the Department of Justice; Statistics on offenders, victims, and the justice system
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Bureau of Labor StatisticsFrom the Department of Labor; Provides labor economic statistics
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Census BureauYour place for demographic statistics
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Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability.
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Department of EducationLearn about the history and duties of the department. Link to statistics and information about schools, higher education, and school-age children.
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Department of Health and Human ServicesThe United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services
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Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)The department seeks to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination
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Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)Laws, regulations, and information about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination
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Immigration StatisticsWebsite for the Office of Immigration Statistics, from the Department of Homeland Security
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National Center for Education StatisticsThe primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
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National Longitudinal Surveys Home PageA set of surveys designed to gather information at multiple points in time on the labor market activities and other significant life events of several groups of men and women. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.