World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Law
USA
2023

D-Index & Metrics

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index
54
Citations
18249
World Ranking
2102
National Ranking
1012

Ronald Weitzer publication distribution in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ronald Weitzer sits on this spectrum.

44–53 publications: 28 scientists 54–63 publications: 61 scientists 64–73 publications: 161 scientists 74–83 publications: 225 scientists 84–93 publications: 301 scientists 94–103 publications: 390 scientists 104–113 publications: 406 scientists 114–123 publications: 474 scientists 124–133 publications: 453 scientists 134–143 publications: 434 scientists 144–153 publications: 407 scientists 154–163 publications: 411 scientists 164–173 publications: 391 scientists 174–183 publications: 313 scientists 184–193 publications: 319 scientists 194–203 publications: 304 scientists 204–213 publications: 285 scientists 214–223 publications: 246 scientists 224–233 publications: 213 scientists 234–243 publications: 170 scientists 244–253 publications: 167 scientists 254–263 publications: 162 scientists 264–273 publications: 138 scientists 274–283 publications: 138 scientists 284–293 publications: 113 scientists 294–303 publications: 106 scientists 304–313 publications: 95 scientists 314–323 publications: 101 scientists 324–333 publications: 81 scientists 334–343 publications: 69 scientists 344–353 publications: 56 scientists 354–363 publications: 36 scientists 364–373 publications: 42 scientists 374–383 publications: 41 scientists 384–393 publications: 44 scientists 394–403 publications: 27 scientists 404–413 publications: 30 scientists 414–423 publications: 20 scientists 424–433 publications: 29 scientists 434–443 publications: 29 scientists 444–453 publications: 25 scientists 454–463 publications: 19 scientists 464–473 publications: 21 scientists 474–483 publications: 11 scientists 484–493 publications: 17 scientists 494–503 publications: 7 scientists 504–513 publications: 6 scientists 514–523 publications: 12 scientists 524–533 publications: 10 scientists 534–543 publications: 7 scientists 544–553 publications: 6 scientists 554–563 publications: 12 scientists 564–569 publications: 8 scientists 570+ publications: 100 scientists
44 publications 570+

This scientist: 143 publications — 38th percentile

38% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.

Ronald Weitzer D-index placement in Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Ronald Weitzer sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 177 scientists 31 D-Index: 210 scientists 32 D-Index: 222 scientists 33 D-Index: 188 scientists 34 D-Index: 181 scientists 35 D-Index: 243 scientists 36 D-Index: 261 scientists 37 D-Index: 272 scientists 38 D-Index: 278 scientists 39 D-Index: 300 scientists 40 D-Index: 297 scientists 41 D-Index: 308 scientists 42 D-Index: 313 scientists 43 D-Index: 300 scientists 44 D-Index: 269 scientists 45 D-Index: 260 scientists 46 D-Index: 228 scientists 47 D-Index: 251 scientists 48 D-Index: 203 scientists 49 D-Index: 186 scientists 50 D-Index: 187 scientists 51 D-Index: 166 scientists 52 D-Index: 138 scientists 53 D-Index: 141 scientists 54 D-Index: 131 scientists 55 D-Index: 137 scientists 56 D-Index: 109 scientists 57 D-Index: 129 scientists 58 D-Index: 95 scientists 59 D-Index: 105 scientists 60 D-Index: 106 scientists 61 D-Index: 86 scientists 62 D-Index: 94 scientists 63 D-Index: 77 scientists 64 D-Index: 79 scientists 65 D-Index: 59 scientists 66 D-Index: 68 scientists 67 D-Index: 51 scientists 68 D-Index: 49 scientists 69 D-Index: 40 scientists 70 D-Index: 43 scientists 71 D-Index: 40 scientists 72 D-Index: 50 scientists 73 D-Index: 46 scientists 74 D-Index: 43 scientists 75 D-Index: 45 scientists 76 D-Index: 45 scientists 77 D-Index: 30 scientists 78 D-Index: 25 scientists 79 D-Index: 31 scientists 80 D-Index: 29 scientists 81 D-Index: 18 scientists 82 D-Index: 21 scientists 83 D-Index: 26 scientists 84 D-Index: 15 scientists 85 D-Index: 15 scientists 86 D-Index: 19 scientists 87 D-Index: 19 scientists 88 D-Index: 12 scientists 89 D-Index: 7 scientists 90 D-Index: 19 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 13 scientists 93 D-Index: 9 scientists 94 D-Index: 13 scientists 95 D-Index: 8 scientists 96 D-Index: 7 scientists 97 D-Index: 6 scientists 98 D-Index: 6 scientists 99 D-Index: 6 scientists 100+ D-Index: 97 scientists
30 D-Index 100+

This scientist: 54 D-Index — 73rd percentile

73% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Law in United States Leader Award

Overview

Ronald Weitzer is affiliated with George Washington University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on topics related to sex work, sexuality, behavior, and technology, as well as gender, feminism, and media.

The scientist has contributed extensively to the study of sex work and related issues, with publication records spanning social sciences and psychology. Their subfield expertise includes sociology and political science, clinical psychology, gender studies, epidemiology, and strategy and management.

Recent notable publications by Ronald Weitzer include:

  • Interaction Rituals and Sexual Commerce in Thailand's Erotic Bars, 2021, Journal of Contemporary Ethnography
  • Theorizing sex work: a sectoral approach, 2024, Theory and Society
  • Social Construction of Sex Work: Ethnography of Escort Agencies in Poland, 2021, Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews
  • Review 2 of "'I'm doing everything right all over again': How Women Manage the Prostitution Exiting Process over Time", 2021, CrimRxiv
  • Index, 2020, New York University Press eBooks

Ronald Weitzer has published multiple books with New York University Press eBooks. These include "Sex Tourism in Thailand" (2023) and "Legalizing Prostitution" (2020), which explore various dimensions of the sex industry and related legal and social frameworks.

Their frequent publication venues are:

  • Contemporary Sociology A Journal of Reviews
  • New York University Press eBooks
  • SSRN Electronic Journal
  • Theory and Society
  • Journal of Contemporary Ethnography

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Ronald Weitzer are:

  • Natalie Bennett
  • Britt W. Jensen
  • P.G. Macioti
  • Tingzhong Yang
  • Gbètogo Maxime Kiki

The main topics of study covered in their work include:

  • Sex work and related issues
  • Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
  • Gender, Feminism, and Media
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
  • Global trade, sustainability, and social impact
  • Labor Movements and Unions

Best Publications

  • New Directions in Social Disorganization Theory

    Charis E. Kubrin;Ronald Weitzer

  • The Social Construction of Sex Trafficking: Ideology and Institutionalization of a Moral Crusade

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Race and Perceptions of Police Misconduct

    Ronald Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • PERCEPTIONS OF RACIAL PROFILING: RACE, CLASS, AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

    Ronald Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • Sociology of Sex Work

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Racially Biased Policing: Determinants of Citizen Perceptions

    Ronald John Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • Retaliatory Homicide: Concentrated Disadvantage and Neighborhood Culture

    Charis E. Kubrin;Ronald Weitzer

  • Race and Policing in America: Conflict and Reform

    Ronald John Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • Sex For Sale : Prostitution, Pornography, and the Sex Industry

    Ronald John Weitzer

  • Determinants of Public Satisfaction with the Police

    Ronald Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • Incidents of police misconduct and public opinion

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Citizens' perceptions of police misconduct: Race and neighborhood context

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Race, Class, and Perceptions of Discrimination by the Police

    Ronald Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch

  • Police Relations with Black and White Youths in Different Urban Neighborhoods

    Rod K. Brunson;Ronald Weitzer

  • New directions in research on prostitution

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Trends: Racial Differences in Attitudes Toward the Police

    Steven A. Tuch;Ronald Weitzer

  • Breaking news: How local TV news and real-world conditions affect fear of crime

    Ronald Weitzer;Charis E. Kubrin

  • Misogyny in Rap Music: A Content Analysis of Prevalence and Meanings

    Ronald Weitzer;Charis E. Kubrin

  • Legalizing Prostitution: From Illicit Vice to Lawful Business

    Ronald John Weitzer

  • Flawed Theory and Method in Studies of Prostitution

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Racialized Policing: Residents' Perceptions in Three Neighborhoods

    Ronald Weitzer

  • New Directions in Research on Human Trafficking

    Ronald Weitzer

  • Police–Community Relations in a Majority-Black City

    Ronald Weitzer;Steven A. Tuch;Wesley G. Skogan

  • Resistance to sex work stigma

    Ronald Weitzer

  • White, black, or blue cops? Race and citizen assessments of police officers

    Ronald Weitzer

  • The Mythology of Prostitution: Advocacy Research and Public Policy

    Ronald Weitzer

Frequent Co-Authors

Charis E. Kubrin
Charis E. Kubrin University of California, Irvine
Rod K. Brunson
Rod K. Brunson Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
John D. Brewer
John D. Brewer Queen's University Belfast
Wesley G. Skogan
Wesley G. Skogan Northwestern University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring online degree programs in Social Sciences and Humanities opens doors to diverse career opportunities. For those considering social work, affordable msw programs online make it easier to gain essential credentials without overwhelming student debt. Some students may also prefer faster routes; 1 year msw programs online offer an intensive, streamlined path into the profession.

Interested in behavioral analysis? A bcba degree can prepare you for rewarding work supporting individuals with behavioral challenges. Similarly, psychology remains a popular choice, and an accelerated bachelor's degree in psychology enables students to enter the workforce or pursue graduate study in a shorter time.

Online programs offer flexibility and affordability but require strong self-discipline and time management skills. When choosing an online degree, consider accreditation, program length, potential career paths, and overall cost to ensure it aligns with your goals. Exploring these options can help you make an informed decision that fits your aspirations.

Best Scientists Citing Ronald Weitzer

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles