Joe Richard Feagin (born May 6, 1938) is an American sociologist and social theorist who has conducted extensive research on racial and gender issues in the United States. He is currently the Ella C. McFadden Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University.

History

Feagin has previously taught at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, University of California, Riverside, University of Texas at Austin, and the University of Florida. He focused most of his research work on race and ethnic relations, and served as the scholar in residence at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. He has written over 60 books. He is the 2006 recipient of a Harvard Alumni Association achievement award and was the 1999–2000 president of the American Sociological Association.

Early life

Feagin was born in San Angelo, Texas, in May 1938. He spent most of his childhood and adolescence in Houston, in the area now known as West University Place. He attended Mirabeau B. Lamar High School.

Education

He completed his undergraduate education at Baylor University in 1960 and moved to Boston, where he earned a Ph.D. in sociology (social relations) from Harvard University in 1966. He was scholar-in-residence at the US Civil Rights Commission (1974–1975). He is the Ella C. McFadden and Distinguished Professor of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University. His research and teaching interests concern mainly the development and structure of racial and gender prejudice and discrimination, especially institutional and systemic discrimination and racism.

Works

Feagin has published books which have won national and professional association awards. Ghetto Revolts (Macmillan 1973) was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. He is the 2006 recipient of a Harvard Alumni (HDS) Association lifetime achievement award and was the 1999–2000 president of the American Sociological Association

Research (books)

He is author of over 200 research articles and 70 plus books on racial, gender, and urban issues. Amongst his books are: Other notable books:

Research (peer-reviewed articles)

He is author of over 200 research articles on racial, gender, and urban issues. Amongst his articles are:

Recent public contributions

In 2007, Feagin along with Jessie Daniels at Hunter College in NYC launched Racism Review a website designed to provide a credible and reliable source of information for journalists, students and members of the general public who are seeking solid evidence-based research and analysis of “race,” racism, ethnicity, and immigration issues, especially as they undergird and shape U.S. society within a global setting.

Professional experience

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