I am a sociologist with more than 25 years of experience studying and teaching about inequality, crime, and the structures that shape everyday life in the United States. I am currently a professor of sociology at Maryville University, where my work examines how the U.S. social structure affects different populations. My commentary and analysis have appeared in Newsweek (Print and Online), Forbes, The Washington Post, and Scripps News. I have been quoted in domestic and international media outlets such as, Metro UK, Arab News, The Hindustan Times, and The Daily Star. Additionally, I have written columns for The Hill, The International Business Times, and The Crime Report. Reporters and editors often look to me for context on social inequality, generational matters, crime patterns, and ...