Dr. Marco Garrido

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marco Garrido is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago. He specializes in political urban sociology with a focus on democracy, corruption, social inequality, and transnational processes. His research primarily evolves around the context of the Philippines, drawing comparisons with Singapore, Cambodia, and the United States. He is currently in the process of writing a book addressing the intricacies of corruption and the political landscape in the Philippines. Garrido has also edited a forthcoming volume titled 'Comparative Historical Sociology of Corruption' with Cambridge University Press and authored the book 'Patchwork City: Class, Space, Politics Metro Manila.' His ongoing research examines the intersection of urban structures and political dissensus, particularly the experiences of the urban poor in Manila. He aims to challenge conventional understandings of Philippine politics and the sociological implications of urban inequality through historical and ethnographic lenses.

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Experience

Associate Professor; Director Undergraduate Studies

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaching and conducting research in sociology, focusing on urban studies and political sociology.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Required:7
Reading
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Required:7
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Required:7
Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy