Emily Handsman (PhD 2022)
Area(s) of Interest
Education; Inequality; Culture; Organizations
Biography
Emily Handsman received her PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University in 2022. She is currently a College Fellow in Sociology at Harvard University. Her research lies at the intersection of education, inequality, culture, and organizations. Her dissertation, titled "The DEI Doctrine: How Suburban Schools Interpret Inequality," analyzes how suburban school districts plan and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Her work has appeared in Qualitative Sociology and Sociology of Education.