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Christina Gerken is an Associate Professor in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department at Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), affiliated with the School of Humanities and Social Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. Her work focuses on civil rights, social justice, and women’s studies, with a particular emphasis on immigration policy, asylum law, and neoliberalism’s impact on public policy. She actively engages in community-based initiatives, including internships and volunteer programs, to bridge academic learning with real-world societal challenges.
Her research explores topics like domestic violence-based asylum claims, transnational labor migration, and the effects of U.S. immigration policies. She co-authored a notable book on media framing of immigration issues and their influence on public opinion and policy. Gerken’s mission prioritizes community engagement, emphasizing cultural bridge-building and improving quality of life through collaborative efforts.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her contributions to engaged scholarship are evident through her teaching and research focus. Her advising record and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts. She co-directs no named labs but participates in interdisciplinary projects related to social justice and migration studies.
