Research Interests

• Sociology of Latinos
• Immigration and Illegality
• U.S.-born Children of Undocumented Parents
• New Immigrant Destination Areas/New Immigrant Gateways

Bio

Jaqueline Mendez is a doctoral student in the Sociology Department at Texas A&M University studying race, class, and migration. Her current research focuses on illegality experienced by undocumented immigrants and their U.S.-born children. Jaqueline previously earned her B.S. in Sociology from Texas A&M University.