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Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Rice University, with a joint appointment in the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS). Her research focuses on race, gender, and family dynamics, particularly exploring how affective bonds and systemic oppression intersect in Black communities globally. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Duke University (2012), an M.A. from Duke (2008), and a B.A. in Spanish and Biological Studies from Cornell University (2001).
Her transnational research includes seminal work on Black Brazilian families and labor exploitation, as seen in her award-winning books *The Color of Love* (2015) and *Second Class Daughters* (2022). She co-directs the *Imagine Blackness AI* project and the *Journey Towards Justice* documentary, blending art and activism to address racial justice. Upcoming projects include a course on this documentary and a program in Salvador, Brazil.
Her research emphasizes 'affective architecture of domination,' analyzing how emotions shape power structures. She is a member of the American Sociological Association, Brazilian Studies Association, and other organizations. Awards include the 2024 ASA Human Rights Book Award and multiple recognition for her interdisciplinary contributions to race, gender, and identity studies.
