Norma Mendoza-Denton

Norma Mendoza-Denton, Ph.D. is a professor of anthropology and an expert on its intersections with linguistics and sociology. Her research topics have included Donald Trump’s use of political language, Latina involvement in gangs, and young adults playing video games. She has previously served as the president of the Society for Linguistic Anthropology and has earned a National Institute for Civil Discourse grant for her analysis of how politicians handle disagreements. Mendoza-Denton has also written about language, migration, youth, and identity.

To reach Mendoza-Denton, email her at [email protected].