Dr. Rafaela Dancygier

Biography

Rafaela Dancygier is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University, focusing on comparative politics in advanced democracies. Her work has examined the domestic consequences of international immigration, the political representation of immigrant-origin minorities, and the determinants of discrimination and ethnic conflict. She authored the book 'Immigration Conflict in Europe' (Cambridge University Press, 2010), which explores how various immigration regimes and local political economies shape the destinations of immigrants and the conflicts that arise between immigrants and natives. Another notable work, 'Dilemmas of Inclusion: Muslims in European Politics' (Princeton University Press, 2017), investigates how minority groups are incorporated into political systems and the consequences of their inclusion on party politics and electoral cleavages. Dancygier’s research has been published in prestigious outlets such as the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, Annual Review of Political Science, Journal of Politics, Comparative Politics, World Politics, and various edited volumes. Her current research focuses on contemporary electoral realignments in Europe, emphasizing electoral geography, housing, and gender issues.

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