Prema Kurien

Prema Kurien is a professor of sociology at the University of California, Irvine. She is an expert on immigration and identity politics. Kurien has written extensively on the experiences of Indian Americans and their role in shaping American politics. She is currently working on a book about the politics of belonging among new Americans. Kurien has taught courses on immigration, identity, and social inequality. She has also conducted research on the intersection of race, religion, and politics in American society. Kurien is a frequent commentator on immigration and identity politics in the media. She has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR.