Stacy Keogh

M.A., The University of New Mexico

stacy.keogh@mso.umt.edu
Social Science 317
406-243-5488
Vita

Office Hours:

Monday and Wednesday 1:30-2:30,

and by appointment

Emphasis:

Political Sociology, Social Movements, Sociology of Religion, Social Justice, Latin America. My current research focuses on religious political participation in Latin America, with a particular focus in Central America. More specifically, I am looking at how religious grassroots community organizations may be contributing to democratic consolidation.

Current Projects:

"Cross-Cutting Solidarities and Mobilization: The Impact of Anglo Social Ties on Mexican American Activism" (with Waye Santoro

"A Rebirth of Catholic Collective Action in Central America?: A New Model of Church-based Political Participation." (with Richard L. Wood)

"When the Movement Fades: How Activism Survives and Expands When Opportunity Declines" (Ethnography of the School of the Americas protest in Columbus, Georgia)

Personal Interests:

Hiking, running, skiing, tennis, travel, and most anything that involves being in the great outdoors

Current Courses

SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology

MWF; 10:10-11:00; CHEM 123
Syllabus |

Course Downloads

Chapter 1

Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Public Sociology
Lecture 9-4-09

Response #1: Define culture and explain some important elements of culture. How might you go about studying culture (i.e. research methods)?

Response #2: Define social stratification and explain some of its important elements, including: status, role, and social stratification as represented in social inequalities in class, power, ethnicity and gender. Use examples as needed.

Response #3: Explain the importance of education and describe the sociological affects of educational attainment. Use examples as needed. Then, provide your own recommendations for educational reform either nationally or globally.

TEST 1 Review

Test 2 review guide