Black Politics in the United States | Apply Here
Join us for an in-person dissertation workshop on “Black Politics in the United States,” held during the 2024 APSA Annual Meeting, on Wednesday, September 4, in Philadelphia, PA.
Co-Leaders:
- Dr. Periloux Peay, University of Maryland, College Park
- Dr. Jenn Jackson, Syracuse University
Deadline: Sunday, May 19, 2024. Click here to apply →
Workshop Description:
Many scholars of Black Politics find themselves at a troubling crossroads. There is currently a concerted effort at the local, state, and federal levels of government to undermine, discredit, and discourage those tasked with teaching and studying Black Politics. This reality is almost certainly impacting the development of graduate students interested in illuminating and explaining the conditions many Black Americans face in the United States and beyond.
We seek to combat ideologically extreme and racist ideas that threaten our collective knowledge by providing space to develop and engage with emerging scholars whose dissertations explore Black Politics in America. The ideal candidates will be ABD students who have defended their dissertation prospectus in a topic focused on Black Politics. Candidates will be asked to submit a single chapter from their dissertation project for feedback and discussion. They will also have an opportunity to provide a brief presentation of the broader project to begin the conversation with colleagues at the mini-conference.
We invite submissions in the following, but not exhaustive, topical areas of Black Politics situated across the full spectrum of theoretical and methodological orientations:
- Critical studies rooted in Blackness/anti-Blackness
- Black political behavior
- Black representation
- Black-led social movements
- Black political psychology
- Intersectionality
- LGBTQ+ identity and Black politics
- Black rural politics
- Policies that disproportionately impact Black communities
- Black incarceration
This in-person workshop will be organized into two parts:
The first section will be devoted to providing targeted feedback and facilitating robust conversations around chapters submitted by the individual students. The second section will focus on developing strategies for completing the dissertation, positioning the work on the academic job market, and advancing the dissertation project while on the tenure track. Through this process, we will provide individual students with guidance and create a space for a broader discussion about the state of the literature and avenues for new research. The workshop will require participants to engage in peer review and will be a collaborative space. Students will leave the workshop with directed revisions to strengthen both their theoretical and methodological approaches to dissertations and future studies.
Finally, this workshop will create a stronger relationship with their peers and others that they are in intellectual conversation with. We intend for students to use this opportunity to build their scholarly network, engage with peers and faculty with shared interests and experiences, and commune with one another – “Relax. Relate. Release.”
APSA sponsors in person & virtual dissertation workshops annually. Our in-person events are held the Wednesday prior to the APSA Annual Meeting. Each full-day workshop includes six PhD candidates who present a dissertation chapter, along with two faculty members who lead the workshop and moderate discussions. Our virtual workshops are held over a three-week period during the summer.
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