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Orly Clerge is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology within the College of Letters and Science at the University of California, Davis. Her research explores the intersections of race, migration, urban life, inequality, and identity, with a focus on Black middle-class communities and diasporic experiences in suburban contexts.
Research Interests: Her scholarship critically examines the formation of Black suburban identities, political consciousness among Black millennials, and racial dynamics in higher education. She employs qualitative and intersectional frameworks to analyze how race, class, and place shape lived experiences and resistance strategies.
Orly's publications include influential books such as The New Noir: Race, Identity & Diaspora in Black Suburbia and Stories from the Front of the Room, both of which have made significant contributions to sociological discourse on race and equity. Her recent articles span themes in urban sociology, cultural studies, political identity, and higher education, reflecting a cohesive and impactful research trajectory focused on racial justice and structural inequality.
Scientific Awards:
- Mary Douglas Prize for Best Book in the ASA Culture Section (2019)
- SSSP C. Wright Mills Book Award Finalist
She teaches key sociology courses including SOC 143a: Urban Society, SOC 128: Sociology of Race & Ethnicity, and SOC 199: Youth of Color. Her mentorship and scholarship emphasize supporting underrepresented voices and advancing racial equity in academic and public spheres.
Orly's ongoing book project, Young World, continues her commitment to understanding how Black youth navigate political identity and opportunity in contemporary America.
