Michael J. Perez

Michael J. Perez is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Wesleyan University whose research examines the cultural-psychological dimensions of racism, authoritarianism, and colorblindness in everyday social structures. Perez's work engages with critical historical perspectives to understand how psychological processes intersect with democratic institutions and practices. Perez has published research including "Racism in the Structure of Everyday Worlds: A Cultural-Psychological Perspective," which reflects broader scholarly interests in the systemic and psychological foundations of racial inequality.