Troy Duster

About the Author

Troy Duster is a distinguished sociologist and professor emeritus at New York University and the University of California, Berkeley, renowned for his incisive critiques of race, science, and social policy in contemporary America. With a career spanning decades, Duster has illuminated the persistent myths surrounding color-blind ideologies and their implications for equity and justice. His seminal work, Whitewashing Race: The Myth of a Color-Blind Society, co-authored with scholars like Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, dismantles the notion of a post-racial society, exposing how subtle racial biases continue to shape institutions and individual lives. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in sociology, genetics, and law, Duster's scholarship challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about inequality, advocating for policies that address systemic racism head-on. His contributions extend to public discourse on biotechnology and criminal justice, making complex issues accessible and urgent for a broad audience.