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Emily Handsman (PhD 2022)

Area(s) of Interest

Education; Inequality; Culture; Organizations

Biography

Emily Handsman received her PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University in 2022.  She is currently a College Fellow in Sociology at Harvard University.  Her research lies at the intersection of education, inequality, culture, and organizations.  Her dissertation, titled "The DEI Doctrine: How Suburban Schools Interpret Inequality," analyzes how suburban school districts plan and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  Her work has appeared in Qualitative Sociology and Sociology of Education.