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Dr. Derron O. Wallace is an Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Education Policy at Brown University. Prior to joining Brown, he served as the Jacob S. Potofsky Associate Professor of Sociology and Education at Brandeis University. An award-winning sociologist, Dr. Wallace examines the relationship between social policies, political power, and young people, both nationally and internationally. He is the author of the widely celebrated book, "Culture Trap: Ethnic Expectations and Unequal Schooling of Black Youth," published by Oxford University Press, which has received numerous awards and finalist distinctions, including from the Association of Black Sociologists and the American Sociological Association. His work has also featured in media outlets such as BBC News and NBC News. Dr. Wallace focuses his research on issues of racial inequality and educational disparities faced by Black youth, utilizing ethnographic and qualitative methods to analyze the complex dynamics of race and class in education. His research interests bridge multiple fields including Africana Studies and Sociology.
Brown University • Providence, RI
Associate Professor of Africana Studies and Education Policy.
Brandeis University • Waltham, MA
Focused on research and teaching in Sociology and Education.
Department: Department of Economics