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RJ Maratea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at St. Francis College. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Delaware. His research focuses on media and culture, crime and deviance, social control mechanisms, and capital punishment. Notable works include Killing with Prejudice (2019), analyzing institutionalized racism in U.S. capital punishment systems, and studies on political communication in digital spaces. His scholarship spans criminology, media studies, and legal sociology, with a particular emphasis on racial disparities and mediated narratives.
Education: Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Research Interests: Dr. Maratea explores how media shapes perceptions of crime and deviance, examining topics like racialized punishment, digital activism, and the intersection of law with cultural narratives. He critiques systemic inequities in criminal justice through historical and contemporary lenses, employing ethnographic and textual analysis methods.
Publications Trends: His work bridges academic and public discourse, addressing both scholarly audiences and broader societal issues. Recent publications analyze political rhetoric in social media, while earlier works focus on online subcultures and legal precedents influencing modern sentencing practices.
Grants & Advising: While specific grant details are not listed, his prolific publication record indicates sustained research engagement. No advisee listings are provided in available materials.
Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though collaborations are evident from co-authored works with scholars like Brian Monahan.
