Sociology and Anthropology

George Mason University’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology takes on some of the most pressing social, behavioral, and political issues facing contemporary society.

With a strong commitment to research, the department’s world-renowned faculty guides students through an exploration of the human condition, globalization, the concept of culture, and current issues that affect us all. The faculty engage with a range of public concerns and issues of global and national importance.

The Latest from Sociology and Anthropology

Rashmi Sadana, director of the CSSR Urban Research Hub and professor of Anthropology, writes op-ed in The Indian EXPRESS

For metros and buses to be a real solution for Delhi’s pollution, they need to be the backbone of urban life – not an afterthought.

January 7, 2026

CHSS celebrates excellence at 2025 Mary Roper and CHSS Staff and A/P Faculty Awards ceremony

On December 3, CHSS faculty and staff gathered to recognize the outstanding achievements of CHSS staff and A/P faculty at the 2025 Mary Roper and CHSS Staff and A/P Faculty Awards ceremony at the Center for the Arts.

December 15, 2025

Rashmi Sadana, professor of Anthropology, interviewed by NBC4 about car culture and urban life

Rashmi Sadana, professor of Anthropology, comments on car culture and urban life in an interview with Adam Tuss, NBC4 news anchor and transportation reporter.

December 4, 2025

Feb9

Center for Social Science Research

Spring 2026 Urban Research Hub Speaker Series: Dr. Chrystal George Mwangi

Dr. Chrystal George Mwangi

Monday, February 9, 2026 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EST Horizon Hall, #1007

Dr. Mwangi will engage with her book, "Hidden in Blackness", about the racialization of foreign students in the United States.

Details

Anthropology

Sociology