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Mónica G. Moreno Figueroa is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Social Sciences at Downing College. Her research focuses on the intersectional lived experiences of 'race' and racism in Mexico and Latin America, emphasizing antiracism, feminist theory, and the impact of structural racism. Mónica employs qualitative research methods and visual methodologies and is known for her interdisciplinary collaborations. She leads the Global Racisms Institute for Social Transformation (GRIST), which aims to explore innovative approaches to studying global racisms and facilitating action-oriented dialogues. Mónica has received the British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for her project on 'The Structure of Internalized Oppression, Defensiveness, and Resentment'. Her work includes various significant research projects, including examining blackness and representation in Costa Chica, Mexico, and investigating institutional racism in the context of the Mexican state. Mónica has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Newcastle and Princeton Universities, and has garnered multiple awards for her teaching excellence at the University of Cambridge.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, England
Teaching and researching in Sociology with a focus on race and antiracism.
Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.