Jennifer Garfield-Abrams

Jennifer Garfield-Abrams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Suffolk University. Her research and teaching focus on urban sociology, cultural theory, and political dynamics in communities.

Education

• Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• M.A. in Sociology, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Research Interests
Jennifer examines how urban communities navigate cultural, political, and ideological boundaries through ethnographic and qualitative methods. Her work includes studies on gentrification, political polarization, and participatory democracy.

Publication Trends
Her recent publications address urban redevelopment discourse, cultural resistance in small cities, and methodological approaches to place-based research.

Teaching
She teaches foundational and elective sociology courses, including SOC-H113 Introduction to Sociology and SOC-327 Communities in Contention.

Contact
Email: jennifer.garfield-abrams@suffolk.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 1:30-3:00 p.m., Thursday 3:00-4:30 p.m., or by appointment