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Ashley Jardina is an Associate Professor of Public Policy and Politics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, University of Virginia. Her academic work centers on racial attitudes, group identities, and their influence on political behavior in the United States.
Her research delves into the growing political salience of white identity, particularly in response to demographic changes and perceived threats to status. She examines how in-group identification among white Americans—not just out-group hostility—shapes political preferences, policy support, and voting behavior.
Jardina is the author of the influential book White Identity Politics (Cambridge University Press), which has received widespread scholarly and public attention. Her research has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Economist, Vox, 538, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic.
Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards:
- 2020 Robert E. Lane Award from the American Political Science Association for the best book in political psychology
- 2021 Emerging Scholar Award from the APSA Elections, Voting Behavior, and Public Opinion Section
Jardina's work has fundamentally reshaped the understanding of racial politics in America by shifting focus from racial animus to the role of white in-group identity and solidarity. She advises on issues related to race, public opinion, and political behavior, and her scholarship continues to inform both academic and public discourse.
She is affiliated with a leading public policy school and contributes to interdisciplinary research on identity, governance, and social conflict. While specific details about students or grants are not provided, her impact is evident through citations, media engagement, and institutional recognition.
