Stanford published this video item, entitled “Meet Our Faculty: Hakeem Jefferson” – below is their description.
Assistant professor of political science Hakeem Jefferson focuses on questions of race and identity in American politics, especially the politics of marginalized groups. Instead of focusing on more dominant groups—white Americans and their attitudes toward African Americans, for example—he’s more interested in the lived experiences of the stigmatized. How does being Black condition one’s politics? What are the concerns and considerations that come about because of that experience of living on the margins of society?
Scholarship is at its best when it draws upon a diverse community. When individuals are exposed to novel perspectives from a broader group, their thoughts become more creative, and they generate innovative solutions they might not have otherwise considered. In the Meet Our Faculty series, Stanford faculty members share their breadth of life experiences and interests that fuel the dynamic learning environment on campus.
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