Dr. Robert Reece

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert L. Reece is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University. His research interests include race, colorism, slavery, and the stigma surrounding body weight. He investigates the historical origins and contemporary implications of racialized inequality and explores how factors such as race, fatness, and skin tone intersect to influence social outcomes and health disparities. Reece's work has led to insights regarding the evolution of colorism and its impact on Black Americans, offering valuable policy suggestions to address the ongoing social inequalities stemming from this issue. He is the author of the book 'Shades of Black Folk,' which discusses colorism and its historical and social significance, and he has published numerous articles in academic journals that critically analyze the relationship between race and societal structures.

Research Interests

Courses

SOC 344: Racial Ethnic Relations SOC 344C: Race/Science/Race Science SOC 321K: Race, Science Race Science

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.