Dr. Shana Cohen

Biography

Shana Cohen is an Affiliated Lecturer in Sociology with a diverse research portfolio that includes community-based work in various countries such as Morocco, India, Egypt, Israel, and England. Her research primarily focuses on the transformation of middle-class politics and social action under neoliberal influences. She explores how identity is constituted at the intersection of economic insecurity and ideologies, emphasizing human potential and social value. Currently, Cohen is involved in projects that reflect her dual roles as both practitioner and academic, particularly concentrating on local management resources to enhance the effectiveness of frontline services through grassroots social action. Her work indicates a new political consciousness that challenges conventional management models based on the commodification of human vulnerability. Cohen has collaborated on a comparative study examining the effects of recession in Europe on trust among religious minorities across London, Paris, Berlin, and Rome. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of California at Berkeley and has taught at renowned institutions like the University of Sheffield and George Washington University.

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