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Professor Reuben Buford is a Florian Znaniecki Professorial Scholar at the University of Illinois, where he serves as Department Head of Sociology. He has published extensively and worked in areas such as Community Urban Sociology, Racial Ethnic Minorities, and Race Gender Class. Dr. Buford earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Chicago. His research focuses on the intersections of community and urban sociology with race, gender, and class, particularly investigating exclusionary practices in urban nightclubs. His work employs ethnographic methods and has legal implications, often serving as an expert witness in civil rights cases. In addition to his research, Dr. Buford mentors students in STEM programs and has contributed to discussions on the sociology of sport across various media platforms. He has received numerous teaching awards and is known for his commitment to high-quality education and mentorship.
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