Ingrid Castro

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Office: CLS-2097, Phone:  (773) 442-4771
E-mail: i-castro@neiu.edu

Years at Northeastern Illinois University: 2006 to present

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Education

PhD. Sociology. Graduate Certificates: Gender Studies & Cinema Studies. Northeastern University. 2005

MA. Sociology. Northeastern University. 1997

BA. Sociology. University of Delaware. 1995

BA. Psychology & Women's Studies. University of Delaware. 1994

Professional Interests

I am interested in the intersection of sociology and film analysis, as well as other parts of popular culture including television, advertising, music, art, and novels, in particular science fiction and fantasy. I am also invested in researching interracial friendships among young people that occur on college campuses utilizing qualitative methodology.

Recent Teaching

Introduction to Sociology. Women & Social Action. Sociology of Education. American Women: The Changing Image. Sociology of Film. Racial & Cultural Minorities. Popular Culture. Senior Seminar: Race, Class, and Gender in Sci-Fi.

Publications

• Castro, I. (2005). Children's Agency & Cinema's New Fairy Tale. Kinney, D. A. & Rosier, K. B. (eds). Sociological Studies of Children and Youth. Volume 10. New York: JAI Press/Elsevier
• Castro, I. (2005). A Consequence of Inequality: Women, Race, and Friendship on College Campuses. Dissertation.

Grants

• Facult-E Grant. Learning & Teaching Excellence Center. SUNY Potsdam. 2005.
• Latin American Studies Association Student Grant. 2003. [Funding Provided by LASA].
• Minority Fellowship Program in General Sociology/Mental Health. American Sociological Association. 2000-2002. [Funding Provided by ASA/NIMH].

Presentations

• "The Future of Race Relations on Campus: Policy Implications from a Study on Interracial Friendships in Higher Education." American Sociological Association. New York, New York. August 2007.
• "Rumors, Excuses, and Consequences: The Social Construction of Campus Space and the Politics of Interracial Friendship." American Sociological Association. Montreal, Canada. August 2006.
• "It's not until you walk a few years in my shoes you understand: The Intersection between Race and Individualism on College Campuses." American Sociological Association. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. August 2005.
• "What Academics Know about Racism, Discrimination, Title IX, and Affirmative Action." SUNY Potsdam. Potsdam, New York. April 2005. Paper/Panel. Racism & Discrimination at Majority White Universities.
• "Modern Friendship Ideology among Various Race Female University Students." American Sociological Association. San Francisco, California. August 2004.
• "Crossing Borders: Globalization in the Arts, Sciences & Society." SUNY Potsdam. Potsdam, New York. March 2004. Paper & Media. Gender & Agency in Miyazaki's Spirited Away.
• "Young Women, Race, and Friendship in Majority White Institutions." American Sociological Association. Atlanta, Georgia. August 2003.
• "From Carmen Miranda's Fruit to Wonder Woman's Cape: Latina Stars, Iconic Representation, and Artistic License." Latin American Studies Association. Dallas, Texas. March 2003. Organized Session. Eyes on U.S. Latinas: Mass Media Representations and Contestations.

Service

• Advisor. Sociology Club. Northeastern Illinois University. 2006-Present.
• Small Grant Final Report Evaluator. Chicago Foundation for Education.
• American Sociological Association. Honor's Program Undergraduate Student Mentor. 2004.
• American Sociological Association Member.