Molly-Gloria Harper
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Dr. Molly-Gloria Harper is a sociologist whose research sits at the intersection of communication, information technologies, and media, with a particular focus on how social structures shape and are shaped by digital life. Her most cited work, "The sociological imagination in studies of communication, information technologies, and media: CITAMS as an invisible college" (2020), has garnered 3 citations and exemplifies her commitment to applying C. Wright Mills’ sociological imagination to pressing contemporary questions. In this foundational piece, Harper curated and introduced a special issue of *Information, Communication & Society* for the CITAMS section of the American Sociological Association, bringing together nine papers that demonstrate the breadth of sociological inquiry into technology and society. Her contribution lies in framing these studies as part of an "invisible college"—a network of scholars advancing critical, structural analyses of digital media. By foregrounding the sociological imagination, Harper challenges researchers to move beyond surface-level descriptions of technology use and instead interrogate the power dynamics, inequalities, and historical contexts that mediate our digital experiences. Her work serves as a vital bridge between classical sociological theory and contemporary media studies, inspiring students and scholars to ask deeper questions about technology’s role in social life.
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