W. Oliveira Dos Santos

I am a first-generation lecturer at University College Maastricht, where I teach a variety of courses including Sociological Perspectives, Classical Social Theory, Ethnography and Qualitative Interviewing, Identities, Philosophy of Science, Introduction to Latin America, Research Methods (qualitative), and Presentation Skills.

I hold a MSc in Social Sciences (research) with a focus on (cultural) sociology and interpretative methods from the University of Amsterdam. My areas of expertise include social inequalities, identity, symbolic boundaries, cultural repertoires, recognition gaps, diversity and inclusivity, and qualitative research methods.

My academic interests are driven by a commitment to understanding and addressing social inequalities and fostering a more inclusive society through education and research.