Melissa A. Alvare, Ph.D.
- Lecturer
Department: Political Science and Sociology
Office: Bey Hall 234
Office Hours: Fall 2021
Tuesday, 10:00 – 11:00 am – ZOOM
Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 pm
Thursday, 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Phone: 732-263-5304
Email: malvare@monmouth.edu
Melissa Alvaré, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Monmouth University. Broadly, her research focuses on social inequalities and initiatives to redress them. Most recently, she conducted research on racial inequities within schools and a teacher preparation program designed to prepare culturally responsive educators. Dr. Alvaré’s sociological work also focuses on gentrification, environmental justice, and collective action. Her research on gentrification explores how racial dynamics facilitate inequitable redevelopment and how community activists challenge exclusionary practices that subordinate long-time residents. She has also facilitated community-engaged research in Delaware neighborhoods that have long faced environmental racism.
Beyond her research, Dr. Alvaré is passionate about teaching sociology and working with students as the point person for the Department’s Applied Research and Community Organizing concentration in Sociology.
Education
Ph.D., Sociology, University of Delaware
M.A., Sociology, University of Delaware
B.A., Sociology, Temple University
Research Interests
Social inequality; race & ethnicity; urban sociology; education inequalities; community organizing & social movements; environmental justice
Scholarly Articles
Alvaré, Melissa Archer. 2018. “Addressing Racial Inequalities Within Schools: Exploring the Potential of Teacher Education.” Sociology Compass, 12(10).
Alvaré, Melissa Archer. 2017. “Gentrification and Resistance: Racial Projects in the Neoliberal Order.” Social Justice, 44(2/3), 113-136.
Courses
Recently Taught Classes
2022 Summer E
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
2022 Spring
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Practicum in Applied Social Research – SO 307
- Race and Ethnicity – GS 252, SO 252
2021 Fall
- Introduction to Gender Studies – SO 225, GS 225
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Race and Ethnicity – SO 252, GS 252
2021 Summer B
2021 Summer A
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
2021 Spring
- Introduction to Social Justice – PS 107, SO 107
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Practicum in Applied Social Research – SO 307
2020 Fall
- Introduction to Gender Studies – GS 225, SO 225
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Principles of Community Organizing – SO 207
2020 Summer D
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
2020 Summer B
2020 Spring
- Introduction to Social Justice – PS 107, SO 107
- Introduction to Sociology – SO 101
- Practicum in Applied Social Research – SO 307