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Thomas Hirschl is a Professor at Cornell University specializing in social class differentiation in contemporary society. His work focuses on developing new methods to measure social class and the correlates of economic, social, and health factors associated with it. He coordinates the Teen Assessment Program, utilizing scientific methods to help youth service providers identify and modify behaviors among youth to encourage positive development. Hirschl is involved in outreach to fight poverty, working alongside educators and community leaders to develop new policies aimed at addressing the challenges of rising poverty rates in the 21st century. He engages students in critical questions relating to technological progress and its implications for social advancement, immersing them in core sociological concepts. He has published on various topics, including the relationship between religion and climate change, international comparisons of poverty, and the dynamics of affluence throughout the life course.
Department of Architecture