Rachel Gomez, PhD
About Rachel Gomez, PhD
Gomez studies the influence of race in urban education and youth development. Her work investigates the significance of critical pedagogies on the critical consciounes and sociopolitical development of adolescents, with particular focus on identity, race, ethnicity, immigration, gender, and culture on educational experiences. From a practical and theoretical perspective, her research draws from Critical Race Theory, sociopolitical development theory, community cultural wealth theory, and Participatory Action Research (PAR).
Areas of Study
Sociopolitical Development and Civic Engagement
Race, Identity, and Education
Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Community Cultural Wealth
Critical Consciousness
Critical Race Theory & LatCrit
Whiteness Studies
Projects
Social Justice Worldview and Ethnic Identity Development Study, RA, Romero Research Lab
Memberships
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
National Association for Ethnic Studies (NAES)
National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME)
American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE)
National Latina/o Association of Psycholoy (NLPA)
Contact Information
Degree(s)
2018 PhD in Mexican American Studies, University of Arizona
2007 M.S., Mexican American Studies, University of Arizona
2004 B.A., Latin American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, University of Washington
2004 B.A., Spanish, University of Washington
Dissertation Title
Courses Taught
MAS150B2 Introduction to Social Justice
MAS150B1 Sex and AIDS in the 21st Century
MAS150C1 Introduction to Latina/o Pop Culture and Media
INDV103 Individuals, Societies and Institutions