Stanford University

Program on Identity, Democracy, and Justice

View of the huge crowd from the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, during the March on Washington
Program on Identity, Democracy, and Justice
Thinking about identity and democracy in service of a more equitable and just world.
What We Do
The Program on Identity, Democracy, and Justice (IDJ) at CDDRL advances innovative research on the multifaceted dimensions of identity and their role in democratic development, struggles for recognition, social justice, and inclusion. The Program serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration addressing racial and ethnic identity, gender and sexuality, religion, class, and citizenship. Its research agenda seeks to inform public debates and devise actionable visions for fostering a fairer and more inclusive society.

Research & Publications

The research done by members of IDJ is wide-ranging. Our affiliates’ interests cover topics such as racial and ethnic identity, gender and sexuality, religion, class, citizenship, and more.