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Deva Woodly is a Professor of Political Science with a scholarly focus on American Politics, Social Movements, Black Politics, Political Economy, and Democratic Theory. She is the author of 'Reckoning: Black Lives Matter and Democratic Necessity' (Oxford, 2022) and 'Politics Common Sense: Social Movements Use Public Discourse to Change Politics Win Acceptance' (Oxford, 2015). Woodly's research examines the dynamics of public discourse and its influence on socio-economic issues as well as democratic practices and public policy. Throughout her career, she has been awarded fellowships from prestigious institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and the Edmund J. Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard. Her work has been published in various esteemed journals such as Perspectives on Politics and Contemporary Political Theory. Woodly received her BA from the University of Virginia and her PhD from the University of Chicago. Her current teaching includes courses on Participating American Publics, 21st Century Social Movements, and Politics Futurity, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and the importance of citizen engagement in political processes.
Department: Department of Economics