Xiaqiuzi (Cho) Han

Xiaqiuzi (who also goes by Cho) situates her research agenda at the intersection of the sociology of state, social movements and crisis theories. More specifically, she is interested in the triggers and mechanisms through which states lose their legitimacy and/or efficacy, as well as their strategies in response to such challenges. Her past work has explored this puzzle through topics ranging from citizenship of teenagers with special educational needs in England to protester-state interactions in China.

Prior to joining Michigan, Xiaqiuzi earned a B.A. from the University of Birmingham, jointly honored in Education and Sociology, and a M.A. in Sociology from Columbia University.

Outside of research, Xiaqiuzi proudly advocates for disability rights and campaigns against sex and marriage trafficking in China.