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Marques Zárate is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Brown University whose research focuses on the role of race in identity formation and its impact on political attitudes. His current research investigates how individuals evaluate politicians who use identity-based appeals. One of his projects examines how Hispanic voters assess candidates based on the quality of their Spanish-language appeals and variations in accent, reflecting their perceptions of candidates' abilities to represent Hispanic interests. His work has been published or is forthcoming in notable journals such as the American Political Science Review and Political Communication. Prior to joining Brown, Zárate obtained his Ph.D. in Political Science from Rice University. His academic contributions include significant publications that address key issues in political communication and behavior, predominantly from the perspective of Latino politics in the United States.
Department: Department of Economics