Dr. Nayan G. Ramirez (he/him/él) is an Associate Professor of Criminology and Justice Studies at California State University, Northridge. His interests include gender and sexualities, peer and social networks, social inequality and the life course, and youth and justice.
Dr. Ramirez’s research explores how adolescent relationships, peer networks, and structural inequalities shape youth experiences in education, crime, and the transition to adulthood. His work examines friendship stability, peer influence, school discipline, and delinquency, with a focus on equity and social justice. Dr. Ramirez teaches undergraduate-level classes in juvenile justice, introductory statistics, criminological theory, peer mentoring, and applied methods.
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Ph.D. Sociology 2018, The Pennsylvania State University
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M.A. Criminology 2015, The Pennsylvania State University
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B.A. Health and Societies 2010, University of Pennsylvania
