Zahra Mirnajafi
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Identities both shape and are informed by inequality and discrimination
Social Identity Theory helps us make sense of social phenomena at the group-level. Each individual is a member of many social groups and those group identities help define their sense of self, wellbeing, attitudes, and behaviour. I use a social identity approach to investigate the effects of perceived discrimination and identity threats more broadly, on the identities of disadvantaged and advantaged group members, perceptions of societal functioning, and views of various out-groups.
About Zahra Mirnajafi
I graduated from University of California Irvine, with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Behavior. I then pursued a Master degree at California State University, Fullerton, exploring the contrast effect in minority populations. Upon graduating, I stayed on at CSUF as a faculty member teaching cognitive, development, and social psychology. I felt compelled to continue my research endeavors and came to the University of Queensland to pursue my PhD.
My broader interests include minority-majority social dynamics, race, prejudice, and systemic discrimination; income inequality and poverty; and gender inequality.
Get in touch
Zahra is always happy to speak about her research. Potential speaking topics include:
Articles written by Zahra for the Social Change Blog:
If you’re interested in having Zahra speak at an event or collaborating on research, please get in touch.
Social Identity Theory helps us make sense of social phenomena at the group-level. Each individual is a member of many social groups and those group identities help define their sense of self, wellbeing, attitudes, and behaviour. I use a social identity approach to investigate the effects of perceived discrimination and identity threats more broadly, on the identities of disadvantaged and advantaged group members, perceptions of societal functioning, and views of various out-groups.
About Zahra Mirnajafi
I graduated from University of California Irvine, with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Social Behavior. I then pursued a Master degree at California State University, Fullerton, exploring the contrast effect in minority populations. Upon graduating, I stayed on at CSUF as a faculty member teaching cognitive, development, and social psychology. I felt compelled to continue my research endeavors and came to the University of Queensland to pursue my PhD.
My broader interests include minority-majority social dynamics, race, prejudice, and systemic discrimination; income inequality and poverty; and gender inequality.
Get in touch
Zahra is always happy to speak about her research. Potential speaking topics include:
- Identity
- Prejudice
- Race relations
- Income inequality
- The effects of idealized notions of beauty on women
Articles written by Zahra for the Social Change Blog:
- When people do good to other people: Research on intergroup prosociality
- (Don't) Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free: Understanding hostile attitudes towards immigration
- Why you should care about income inequality
- The rise of Donald Trump
If you’re interested in having Zahra speak at an event or collaborating on research, please get in touch.
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