Daniel Laurison

Daniel Laurison is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Swarthmore College. His research focuses on class inequality, social mobility, political participation, and racial inequality in American politics. He directs the Healthy, Equitable, and Responsive Research Initiative (HEARD) and runs the Politics and Equal Participation Lab (PEPL). His work combines sociological analysis with empirical methods to examine how social hierarchies shape democratic processes and labor markets.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, London School of Economics

Laurison’s research explores the intersection of economic, racial, and political disparities, emphasizing how privileged backgrounds perpetuate inequality. He has been recognized as a Carnegie Fellow (2021-2023) and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Sociology. His work employs diverse methodologies, including in-depth interviews, large-scale surveys, and data visualization tools like multiple correspondence analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• Carnegie Fellow (2021-2023)
• Editor-in-Chief of the British Journal of Sociology