Sarah Werman

Sociology

School of Liberal Arts
Sarah Werman

Education & Affiliations

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master of Science in Sociology, Utah State University

Biography

Sarah is a sociologist in the City, Culture and Community PhD program at Tulane University. Focusing on social deviance from a symbolic interaction perspective, Sarah’s research aims to expand our understanding of the meaning making that occurs within marginalized groups. With a passion for socialization processes, reciprocity and exchange, her current projects focus on homeless groups and their membership boundaries.

Sarah has been a member of Phi Kappa Phi since 2017 and is a 2017 McNair Scholar. 

Research Interests

Social Deviance, Homelessness, Reciprocity, Theory, Ethnography, Culture

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