OLIVIA PERLOW

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Office: CLS-2098, Phone: (773) 442-4771
E-mail: operlow@neiu.edu

Years at Northeastern Illinois University: Fall 2008 to present

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Education

Ph.D. Sociology. Howard University. 2008

M.A. Sociology. Howard University. 2004

B.A. Sociology. Howard University. 2000

Professional Interests

I currently serve as an Assistant Professor of Sociology, and am also core faculty of the African and African American Studies Program at Northeastern Illinois University. I have taught courses such as Race and Ethnicity, Introduction to Sociology, Social Structure in Black Communities, and Policing in Black Communities. My research interests include the impact of globalization on the feminization of poverty on a global scale, policing and social control in black communities, the socio-historical analysis of  white privilege in America, and American identity among African-Americas. I have experience in survey and evaluation research projects, with both qualitative and quantitative foci. I have received teaching fellowships from both Northwestern University and Texas State University. I was also the recipient of the Hines Small Research Grant in Mental Health from the Mental Health Association of the District of Columbia.

Presentations

• Perlow, O. (2007) “Continuing the Dialogue- Wealth, Health, and Empowerment.  Presented at the Real Dads Network Third Annual Black Fatherhood Forum,New York, NY

• Perlow, O. (2007). “The Impact of Globalization on Women in the Caribbean.” Paper presented at the Association of Black Sociologist’s Annual Meeting, New York, NY.

• Perlow, O. (2006). “The Institutionalization of White Privilege: From Slavery to the Present.” Paper presented at Race and Ethnicity Conference, San Marcos, TX.

• Perlow, O. (2006). “Babylon Boys: Agents of Repression in Jamaica’s Constabulary Force.” Paper presented at Cheyney University, Cheyney, PA.

• Perlow, O. (2005). “American Identity among African Americans.” Paper presented at the Association of Black Sociologist’s Annual Meeting, Philiadelphia, PA

• Perlow, O. (2005). “Patriotism among African Americans.” Paper presented at the American Sociological Association’s Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

• Perlow, O. (2003). "The Impact of Perceived Discrimination on Locus of Control among African Americans”  Paper presented at the Graduate Symposium at Howard University, Washington, DC.

Service/Professional Development

McNair Scholar Advisor, Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU)
Department Union Representative, NEIU
African and African American Studies Program Secretary, NEIU
American Sociological Association, Member
Association of Black Sociologists, Member
Southern Sociological Society, Member
American Association of University Women, Member