Steven Foy

Dr. Steven Foy is an Associate Professor of Sociology at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. His research emphasizes the stigmatization process and its effects on social inequality, with a focus on race, colorism, and mental health. He authored Racism in America: A Reference Handbook, recognized as a 2021 Outstanding Reference Source by RUSA/ALA. His work has been published in journals like the American Journal of Sociology and Society and Mental Health, and featured in media outlets such as NPR and NBC News.

His research interests include racial construction, racial attribution, and the intersection of race and mental health. While no specific articles are listed here, his publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with sociological and psychological frameworks addressing systemic inequality.

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