J Gourdin

PhD Student

Research Interests

Race and Ethnicity , Gender and Sexuality , Culture , Class , Intersectionality Studies , Critical Race Theory , Qualitative Methods

Research Statement:

J Gourdin (they/them) is interested in researching joy as a social capital in Black networks. They are influenced by Black feminist scholars like Cathy Cohen, L.H. Stallings, Mignon Moore, and Patricia Hill Collins. J also serves the UNM campus as an advisor with African American Student Services.