James C. Davidson

James C. Davidson serves as Assistant Professor of Sociology at Westmont College, teaching core courses including Introduction to Sociology, Social Problems, Quantitative Research Methods, and specialized topics in Race and Ethnicity, Internet Society, and Deviance from his office in Deane Hall 210.

His academic foundation includes:

• Double major in Sociology and Political Science from University of Oklahoma
• Master's degree and Doctorate in Sociology from Baylor University

Dr. Davidson's research critically examines intersections of social structures through multiple lenses:

• Religious dynamics within contemporary culture
• Health disparities and systemic inequalities
• Racial/ethnic identity formation and discrimination
• Social deviance and norm enforcement
• Digital technology's impact on human relationships

Current projects investigate technology-mediated social relationship transformations and California's reentry policies for formerly incarcerated populations, reflecting his commitment to applied sociological inquiry.

His scholarly output addresses political polarization, health inequities, and discrimination through empirical research frameworks.