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Sharon Stanley is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Memphis. She joined the department in 2006 and holds roles including Graduate Coordinator and Representative to the Graduate Council. Her research focuses on modern/contemporary political thought, critical Enlightenment studies, and critical race theory, with current work comparing U.S. post-racialism and Brazilian racial democracy. She earned a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2006) and has been honored with the Early Career Research Award (2012), Dunavant Professorship (2014-2017), and Distinguished Teaching Award (2016).
- Education: Ph.D. & M.A. in Political Science, UC Berkeley (2006, 2000); B.A. summa cum laude in Government and Linguistics, Dartmouth College (1999).
- Teaching: Modern political thought, U.S. political thought, feminist theory, race and politics, constitutional law.
Her research explores the Enlightenment’s contested legacy and racial justice in the Americas. Notable publications include *The French Enlightenment and the Emergence of Modern Cynicism* (2012) and *An Impossible Dream? Racial Integration in the U.S.* (2017). Recent articles analyze racial discourses in Brazil and the U.S., Mill’s theories of autonomy, and Enlightenment critiques.
- Awards: Early Career Research Award, Dunavant Professorship, Distinguished Teaching Award.
- Service: Faculty Senator (2008–2012), Undergraduate Coordinator (2012–2014).
Stanley’s work bridges historical political thought with contemporary racial and constitutional issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to social justice.
