معرفی
Monica C. Bell is a Professor of Law and Counselor to the Dean at Yale Law School, as well as an Associate Professor of Sociology at Yale University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges law and sociology to examine race and class inequality, focusing on policing, violence, welfare systems, housing segregation, and legal estrangement.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology & Social Policy (Harvard University, 2018)
- J.D. (Yale Law School, 2009)
- M.Sc. in Sociology (University College Dublin, 2006)
- B.A. in Political Science (Furman University, 2003)
Research Interests:
Professor Bell’s scholarship analyzes how legal systems perpetuate or mitigate racial and economic disparities. Key themes include:
- Police reform and anti-segregation policing strategies
- Welfare policy design and governance
- Urban marginalization and spatial inequality
- Community engagement in criminal justice systems
Awards & Recognition:
- Yale Law Women Faculty Excellence Award
- Jane Addams Article Award (American Sociological Association)
- Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar Fellowship
- Derrick A. Bell Jr. Award (American Association of Law Schools)
Professional Roles:
Prior to Yale, Bell served as a Climenko Fellow & Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School and a Liman Fellow at the Legal Aid Society of Washington, D.C.. She currently sits on the editorial boards of the American Sociological Review and Law & Society Review.
