This is about the student editors of the California Sociology Forum Student Journal of Sociology Volume 5 Spring 2023

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California Sociology Forum viii About the Student Editors  Victor Amador (He/Him) is an undergraduate senior of Sociology at California State University, Los Angeles. He is graduating with his B.A. in May 2023. His main research focus is on deviant behavior. One thing that drew Victor to being on CSF is the enjoyment he receives out of reading the submissions of other sociology majors at Cal State LA.    Taryn Bates (She/Her) is a transfer student to Cal State LA in her junior year, currently pursuing her undergraduate B.A. in the Sociology Inequalities and Diversity track while also participating in the Honors College. For 2022-2023, she holds the positions of Sociology Club Treasurer & Social Media Manager, Student Homie Union (SHU) Treasurer, and the role of Managing Copy Editor for CSF. Taryn is honored to be a 2023 recipient of the campus-wide 21st Annual Distinguished Women Awards. She is passionate about the written word – specifically crafting or refining pieces for the best audience engagement – and is grateful to CSF for the opportunity to work alongside dedicated faculty and students.   Sarra BenGhorbal (She/Her) is a Cal State LA alumni and part-time lecturer in the Department of Sociology. She also teaches Ethnic and Gender Studies at Cerritos College and Pasadena City College. Sarra received her Master's in Sociology from Cal State LA in May 2022, a Bachelor’s in Sociology in the Inequalities & Diversity option (Summa Cum a Laude; Honors’ College), and a minor in Women Gender & Sexuality Studies. Sarra is one of the founding student editors in the CSF journal relaunch and an engaged member of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at the College of Natural & Social Sciences. California Sociology Forum ix Madeline “Maddie” Bourdeau (She/Her) is a second-year master’s student with a special interest in labor and the political-economy. She completes her M.A. program at Cal State LA in May 2023. Maddie is passionate about the written word and its ability to communicate the unique perspectives of others. Maddie is glad to have served alongside such talented and dedicated peers and faculty members on the editorial board for the CSF journal’s revival.   Darron Michael Cunanan (He/Him) is a Graduate Student at Cal State LA pursuing his M.A. in Sociology. His research interests include pop culture, Asian American studies, and political sociology. On campus, he is involved as a research assistant with LEEAF (Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator and Fellowship) and as a graduate assistant in the Sociology and Psychology departments. At CSF, Darron is the Book and Film Review Lead Editor and a member of the Public Relations Team. He truly believes in CSF’s efforts in showcasing students’ written work and appreciates the opportunity of working alongside the students and faculty of CSF who work hard to make it happen.   Andrea Dominguez (She/They) is currently a graduate student who is pursuing her M.A. in Sociology. Andrea is the Public Relations leader for CSF. Additionally, she works as an Assistant Student Engagement coordinator for the Center for Student Involvement at Cal State LA, along with serving as one of the Board of Directors for the University Student Union. Her interests in academia include studying phenomena occurring in the world of Urban Sociology and different sociological pedagogies. Andrea hopes that CSF will continue to encourage students to submit their works and show the academic world their creativity. California Sociology Forum x John M. Eleby (He/Him) is an M.A. student in Sociology at Cal State LA. His research highlights Black college students’ experiences in post-secondary education. John is involved in Associated Student Incorporation (ASI) as the Vice President for Academic Governance. He developed a quantitative survey to measure how grad students are serviced by Cal State LA, which the Graduate Resource Center used to improve its visibility. He believes one benefit of joining CSF is working with other future sociologists to learn to analyze scholarship, which is a great skill to have for future employment.   Sammy Garcia III (He/Him) is an undergraduate senior at Cal State LA. He will be graduating in May 2023, receiving his B.A. in Sociology option Law and Society. He made the dean’s list for Sociology twice (Fall 2021, Spring 2022) and received a Sociology award for being part of CSF Student Journal. His research interests are in music and film, and he is proud to have an op-ed on music published in this volume. He has enjoyed being part of the CSF editorial team and loved the process of editing and working with his fellow students and faculty.   Lami J. Glenn (He/Him) is a senior undergraduate student, majoring in Sociology, with a minor in Pan African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles, graduating Summa Cum Laude in May 2023. Glenn currently holds the position of President for both the Sociology Club and the Student Homie Union (SHU) and is also the senior Research Assistant for the Department of Sociology professor Dr. Robert D. Weide. Born and raised in south Los Angeles, with a fervor for social justice, his research seeks to examines people’s sentiments and attitudes towards police brutality against unarmed Black Americans from the multifarious perspectives rooted in race, class, and gender.California Sociology Forum xi Brittany Kalaj Margulieux (She/Her) is pursuing her B.A. in Sociology. Her interests lie at the nexus of sound sociological research and effective policymaking. Cal State LA has provided rich opportunities for growth - she serves as Dr. Dingeman’s qualitative research coordinator, interns for Abundant Housing LA, and serves as outreach coordinator for the campus’ LEEAF program. In her capacity as CSF Undergraduate Managing Student Editor, she has taken pleasure in witnessing the profound and diverse learning that is taking place within the department and is grateful for the opportunity to have worked with such a dedicated and accomplished editorial team.   Jennifer C. Perez (She/Her/Ella) is a transfer student from Rio Hondo College. She’s a first-generation college student and an AB540 student, DACA Recipient. She will be graduating with her B.A. in Sociology with an emphasis in Law and Society this Spring. She’s Vice-President of SURGE which advocates for undocumented students on campus. She’s also an intern with Project Rebound and enjoys working with the community. Joining CSF has been an honor for her, learning from faculty and members has only opened more opportunities for her in her college career. She’s eager to expand her experience and continue to learn from faculty and members.   Marie Rivera (She/Her/Ella) is a graduate student currently pursuing her thesis in the Department of Sociology. She has research interests in intersectionality, race and ethnicity, gender, climate justice, and abolition. Marie loves working collaboratively with other students and faculty on research projects, theoretical literary works, and organizing with her Abolition Study Action People’s (ASAP) Collective. She is honored to work alongside amazing faculty and students in CSF and is thankful for the opportunity to grow as a writer and student. Marie acted as Graduate Managing Editor for CSF in Spring 2023. California Sociology Forum xii About the Faculty Editors  Luoman Bao is an Associate Professor in Sociology whose primary research interests include family dynamics, population aging and health, and quantitative methods. Her work has been published in various venues, including Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, Journal of Health and Social Behavior, and Research on Aging. Dr. Bao served as the Editor-in-Chief of CSF in Fall 2022. She loves working with students in classrooms and on projects. She is passionate about facilitating students to grow and achieve their full potential.   Katie Dingeman is an Associate Professor in Sociology with research interests around migrant rights, reproductive justice, social ecology, and qualitative methods. She has published in a variety of venues, including Social Problems, Feminist Criminology, and the Journal on Migration and Human Security. She loves facilitating student-led projects and enjoys growing as a teacher, scholar, and advocate alongside her students. Dr. Dingeman was Editor-in-Chief of CSF in Spring 2023.   Gilbert Garcia is a lecturer in Sociology at California State University, Los Angeles and Associate Faculty at Riverside City College in Riverside, California. He is also on the board of the Social Science Research Instructional Council for the California State University System. His research and teaching interests are in race and ethnic relations with an emphasis on exploring systemic racism in the U.S. He also explores the connection of Media and Technology as Socializing Forces in the development of individuals. He serves as the IT Liaison for CSF. California Sociology Forum xiii Roseann Giarrusso is Chair and Professor of Sociology with research interests in aging and the life-course, family and intergenerational relations, and quantitative research methods. She has over 50 publications including two co-authored books, many peer-reviewed journal articles (e.g., Journal of Marriage and Family; Journals of Gerontology: Social Science; Journal of Family Issues; and Generations), and numerous chapters in books.  She enjoys helping students to realize their academic potential. Dr. Giarrusso wrote a grant to facilitate the relaunching of CSF and served as Faculty Editor-Advisor in Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.    Hyojoung Kim is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Korean American and Korean Studies in Cal State L.A. His main research and teaching areas include political sociology and race and ethnic studies with special emphasis in Korean and Korean American studies, Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics, Rational Choice, Social Network Analysis and Social Movements. His research has been published in various internationally acclaimed academic journals, including American Sociological Review, American Journal of Sociology, and European Sociological Review. Dr. Kim has edited a few books on Korean Americans and Korea. He founded California Sociology Forum—Student Online Journal of Sociology and served as Editor-in-Chief during 2007~2013. 

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