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Erin Pineda is a Professor in the Department of Government at Smith College, specializing in political theory and social movements. She holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and a B.A. from Barnard College. Her research examines civil disobedience, racial justice, and democratic theory through historical and contemporary lenses.
Pineda's research interests focus on:
- The politics of protest and dissent
- Black political thought and racial justice
- Radical democracy and emancipation
- 20th-century American political development
- Transnational activist networks
Her publications consistently explore how marginalized groups mobilize resistance, with recent work analyzing civil disobedience as decolonizing praxis. Articles demonstrate strong interdisciplinary engagement with history, philosophy, and critical race studies.
Pineda's mentorship includes advising graduate students during her postdoctoral fellowship at University of Chicago. She leads research projects on activist histories and participates in public scholarship through platforms like the Boston Review.
