I am a sociologist with more than 25 years of experience studying and teaching about social/economic inequality, social trends, and the structures that shape everyday life in the United States. I am a Full Professor of Sociology at Maryville University, where my commentary and analysis has appeared in a variety of media venues, such as Newsweek (Print and Online), Forbes, The Washington Post, and Scripps News. I have also shared my expertise with international media outlets as well like Metro UK, Arab News, The Hindustan Times, and The Daily Star (UK). Additionally, I have written columns for The Hill, The International Business Times, and The Crime Report. I translate complex social scientific research into clear, accessible language for the public to digest. Alongside my media work, I...