Mashail Malik

In much of my research, I investigate whether and how people construct meaning out of the ascriptive identities the outside world assigns to them, and what implications this meaning-making process has on their politics. At Harvard, I have loved the opportunity to pursue this research agenda in engagement with such a vibrant community of scholars – both other faculty and graduate students. 

It is not uncommon for me to walk away from a conversation feeling like I am incredibly privileged to be a part of this community. That said, I also enjoy plenty of things outside of department life. In my free time, I savor reading books that have nothing to do with political science, love to cook, and also regularly spend time at the movies or concerts.