Pawan Dhingra
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Pawan Dhingra is a leading sociologist whose research illuminates the intersections of race, immigration, education, and culture in the United States. His work critically examines how Asian American families navigate systems of privilege and inequality, particularly through the lens of enrichment education. In his widely discussed book, *Life Behind the Lobby: Indian American Motel Owners and the American Dream*, Dhingra explores the ethnic economy and the complexities of immigrant entrepreneurship. His most-cited paper, "Achieving More Than Grades: Morality, Race, and Enrichment Education" (2018), challenges simplistic narratives of model minority success by revealing how Asian American parents use after-school programs to instill moral values and navigate racial hierarchies. Dhingra’s scholarship has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the American Sociological Association’s Distinguished Book Award. With over 1,000 citations across his publications, his work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in race, education, and the lived realities of immigrant communities.
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- 1Achieving more than grades: morality, race, and enrichment education4 citations · 2018