ANN ARBOR—Antiracist and feminist movements often fail to advocate for the rights of Black women, who are less likely than white women to be regarded as a “typical woman” and viewed much the same as Black men, according to new University of Michigan study. “Black women are often overlooked in people’s conversations about racism and… Continue reading Black women often ignored by social justice movements
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How Political Conflict and Participation Address Issues of Inequality
ANN ARBOR – In this episode of Michigan Minds, Christian Davenport, PhD, professor of political science and faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies, shares his insights on the current protests and political participation for social movements, and discusses his research on how police respond to protests. Davenport explains that the current protests across… Continue reading How Political Conflict and Participation Address Issues of Inequality
Mara Ostfeld receives award for best paper in Political Behavior
Mara Ostfeld received the award for her paper “The New White Flight?: The Effects of Political Appeals to Latinos on White Democrats”. This article extends work focusing on the increasing identification of blacks with the Democratic Party to appeals to Latinos. Ostfeld identifies several key mechanisms for the relationship between such appeals and changing white… Continue reading Mara Ostfeld receives award for best paper in Political Behavior
Nationwide protests over death of George Floyd: U-M experts can discuss
The recently broadcasted video recording deaths of African American men, including George Floyd in Minneapolis, has sparked protests nationwide. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss related issues. Alford Young is a professor of sociology and Afroamerican and African studies. His primary research focus is on low-income, urban-based African American men and how the… Continue reading Nationwide protests over death of George Floyd: U-M experts can discuss
Social media executive order: U-M experts can discuss
ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan has experts who can comment on the regulation of social media and an expected executive order from President Trump targeting social media companies. Josh Pasek is an associate professor of communication and media and faculty associate at the Institute for Social Research. His research explores how new media and psychological… Continue reading Social media executive order: U-M experts can discuss
Kenneth Lowande receives APSA Founders Award
Kenneth Lowande and Chuck Shipan received the American Political Science Association’s (APSA) Founders Award for “Where is Presidential Power? Measuring Discretion with Experts and Laypersons.” The award is given annually for the best paper on the presidency and executive politics.noreferrer”>Read more in the University Record.
Vincent Hutchings receives the 2020 Tronstein Award
Vincent Hutchings received the 2020 Tronstein Award for his innovative and outstanding teaching of undergraduate students in the U-M Department of Political Science. Congratulations!
What court decision on research to expose online discrimination means
A federal court has cleared the way for academic researchers, computer scientists and journalists to continue work that investigates online company practices for racial, gender or other discrimination. The ruling means that those who research online companies no longer have to fear prosecution for the work they do to hold tech companies accountable for their… Continue reading What court decision on research to expose online discrimination means
Count on it: U-M experts available to discuss 2020 Census
ANN ARBOR – It’s that time every decade when people in the United States get counted—Census Day April 1. And the 2020 Census takes on greater importance as the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting and distributing billions of federal dollars throughout the country. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss the Census. William… Continue reading Count on it: U-M experts available to discuss 2020 Census
James Morrow receives SSIP Distinguished Scholar Award
James Morrow is the recipient of the inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Scientific Study of International Processes (SSIP) section of the International Studies Association. Read more.