Fernando Clark III, PhD
Southern Methodist University - Sociology
My research examines social inequality in two ways. I analyze the ways that social inequalities are reproduced in institutional structures, policies, and practices. I also examine the lived experiences of those who are affected by structural social inequalities.
Research Interests
I am a Du Boisian scholar whose work lies at the intersection of crime, inequality, and health.
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In criminology, I focus on the lived experiences of people with a criminal record. I examine the role of racialized organizations, policies, and community knowledge in the reentry process. I also focus on examining the ethnoracial differences in crime.
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I analyze how social actors racialize Latinxs and how these portrayals recreate social and political inequality.
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I also focus on how stigmatized identities affect different aspects of health, such as mental health and health care access.
Research Projects
Concentrated Disadvantage and Latinx Neighborhoods
Collateral Consequences of Parental Incarceration.
Latinxs in Media