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Whitney K. Taylor is an Associate Professor of Political Science at San Francisco State University, teaching comparative politics courses with an office in HUM 568. She will serve as a Mid-Career Fellow at the Baldy Center for Law and Social Policy (University at Buffalo) during Fall 2025.
Educational background:
- PhD, Cornell University
Her research centers on the intersection of rights, law, and contentious politics, specifically examining how social rights become embedded through legal mobilization and claim-making processes. This work bridges political science, legal studies, and sociology with emphasis on comparative frameworks, social movement dynamics, and human rights implementation across diverse political contexts.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on legal mobilization mechanisms and social rights institutionalization, reflected in her 2023 Cambridge University Press monograph and 2024 Cambridge Elements volumes. Her journal articles in outlets like Comparative Political Studies, Law & Society Review, and Human Rights Quarterly reveal interdisciplinary engagement with constitutional law, social movement theory, and global rights frameworks.
Scientific Awards:
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Advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided texts, though her research output suggests active scholarly engagement through publications and institutional fellowships.
