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Sarah Valdez is an Associate Professor at Linköping University whose research primarily deals with ethnic school segregation and its implications in contemporary Europe, particularly Scandinavia. Her work investigates the processes that perpetuate segregation, examining how native-born children and foreign-born children are often compelled to attend separate schools. Valdez's current research explores the emergence of ethnic enclaves within diverse immigrant neighborhoods and the impact of varied segregation patterns on educational assimilation for generations of immigrants. She utilizes network theory to analyze how cultural capital is transmitted within ethnic communities and the implications this has for educational outcomes. Furthermore, her research critiques anti-immigrant sentiments and voting behavior by employing spatial analysis of electoral data. Her projects are framed within the larger context of political sociology and collective behavior, addressing critical issues such as neonationalism and the socio-political consequences of segregation. Valdez has held significant research grants, including from the Swedish Research Council and the Mellon Foundation, reflecting her impactful contributions to studies of social dynamics, migration, and integration.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Conducting research on social dynamics, focusing on school segregation and ethnic diversity.
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