Gail Garfield

Gail Garfield is a Professor in the Sociology Department at John Jay College, City University of New York. Her work bridges social justice advocacy with scholarly research, focusing on racial and gender inequality, violence against women, and policy reform. She holds a PhD and MA in Sociology from CUNY Graduate Center, alongside an MA in Public Affairs and a BA in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

• Education: PhD & MA in Sociology (CUNY Graduate Center), MA in Public Affairs (University of Minnesota), BA in Child Psychology (University of Minnesota)

Her research explores the intersection of race, gender, and violence, with a focus on marginalized communities. She has authored seminal works like Through Our Eyes (on gendered violence) and Tightrope (on racial dynamics in the Obama era). Her articles analyze systemic inequities in disaster response, feminist theory, and policy implementation.

Professional memberships include the American Sociological Association, American Society of Criminology, and Association of Black Sociologists. Her grants from institutions like The Commonwealth Fund and the Violence Against Women Grants Office highlight her commitment to applied research and community partnerships.