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Olga Magano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Sciences and Management at the Open University and an Integrated Researcher at CIES-Iscte (Center for Research and Studies in Sociology) within the Migrations, Mobility and Ethnicity research group. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Sociology (2011), Master's in Intercultural Relations (2000), and Bachelor's in Sociology (1989) from the Open University and University of Porto respectively.
Her educational trajectory demonstrates deep institutional commitment:
- PhD in Sociology, Open University (2011)
- Master's Degree in Intercultural Relations, Open University (2000)
- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Faculty of Arts of University of Porto (1989)
Magano's research centers on Roma/Gypsy communities in Portugal, with critical examinations of social integration, structural racism, and identity formation. She investigates educational pathways, labor market exclusion, and pandemic impacts on marginalized groups, particularly focusing on how digital divides exacerbate existing inequalities. Her work consistently connects micro-level experiences of Roma individuals to macro-level societal structures of discrimination.
Analysis of her 48+ publications reveals evolving research trends: early work (2012-2016) established foundational studies on Roma identity and social policies, while recent output (2021-2024) intensifies focus on educational crises during COVID-19, online antigypsyism, and refugee integration. She employs collaborative research methods, frequently partnering with Roma communities in knowledge co-production as evidenced by her 2023 book Ciganos/Roma e Educação.
Magano actively contributes to academic governance as co-coordinator of the Thematic Section on Cultural Diversity at the Portuguese Sociology Association. She supervises students across Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs in Social Sciences and Intercultural Relations at the Open University, though specific advisee names aren't publicly documented. Her institutional service includes membership in the Observatory of Professional Pathways and Graduates' Lives.
Within CIES-Iscte, she operates through the Migrations, Mobility and Ethnicity research group while maintaining cross-institutional collaborations with ISCTE. Her professional network extends to international bodies including the Gypsy Lore Society and Romani Studies.eu, demonstrating commitment to transnational Roma scholarship.