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Joong Won Kim is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of Online Studies in the Department of Sociology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His work focuses on race and racisms, racial ideology, Asia and Asian America, gender and masculinities, and the sociology of culture. Located in McClung Tower, he oversees online academic programs while maintaining a research agenda addressing racial dynamics in transnational contexts. His recent studies explore whiteness as a structural force, the racialization of cultural practices, and the intersections of race/gender in marginalized communities.
His research examines themes like the racialized production of space, linguistic reinforcement of racial hierarchies, and Asian complicity in white supremacist frameworks. He critiques how Asian Americans often perpetuate systemic racism through language and cultural practices, while simultaneously facing marginalization. His work bridges sociological theory with contemporary issues like digital racism and pandemic-era racial disparities.
No scientific awards are listed, though his publications demonstrate significant scholarly contribution to critical race studies. He holds no listed grants or advising responsibilities, though his role as Director of Online Studies implies leadership in educational innovation. No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in the provided materials.
