Professor Dr. Claire Alexander

Biography

Claire Alexander is Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, where she has been a prominent figure in research focusing on race, ethnicity, and youth migration for over thirty years. She is an active member of the Centre for Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) and has served as the editor of Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power. Claire's work critically examines racial inequalities in Britain, having collaborated with organizations like the Runnymede Trust to explore educational and cultural disparities faced by minority groups. Her recent monograph, 'The Asian Gang Revisited: Changing Muslim Masculinities', sheds light on evolving identities within the South Asian diaspora. Claire's extensive research interests include ethnographic methods, oral history, and the implications of migration on community identities. She has led several significant projects funded by the ESRC and AHRC, with a specific focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ethnic inequalities. As a trustee of various organizations promoting community integration and social justice, her contributions significantly influence discussions on ethnic identity and integration in the UK.

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