Scott Carter

Dr. Scott Carter is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Central Florida's College of Sciences, Department of Sociology. He serves as Co-Editor of Sociological Inquiry. His research focuses on racial and gender inequality, attitudinal measurement, urban/suburban subcultures, race and politics, and educational inequality. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and a book examining affirmative action debates.

Key research themes include racial framing in policy debates, intersectionality in research methodologies, and the sociology of political correctness. His work frequently intersects with issues of structural racism, urban sociology, and the sociology of emotions. Notable publications include analyses of anti-political correctness sentiment, food insecurity in universities, and the role of capitalism in racial oppression.

Dr. Carter’s work has been published in leading journals such as Annual Review of Sociology, Social Problems, and Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. He has received consistent funding for projects examining racial attitudes, urban sociology, and educational equity. His current research continues to explore framing effects in political discourse and the sociological implications of contemporary racial dynamics.