Resat Amin
Sociologist & Researcher
M.A. Sociology, Florida Atlantic University · Originally from Dhaka, Bangladesh
Growing Up Digital
I grew up in Dhaka, Bangladesh, alongside the rise of social media platforms. I witnessed firsthand their transformative power in amplifying marginalized voices and organizing social movements. My early exposure to histories of colonization, feminist movements, and liberation shaped my commitment to social justice and equality.
This early fascination with digital spaces, combined with my interest in structural inequalities, led me to pursue law initially, before discovering my true passion lay in understanding the sociological dynamics between institutions, technology, and gender-based inequalities.
As a young activist in Bangladesh, I witnessed friends and fellow activists arrested under the Digital Security Act for ordinary social media posts. Digital platforms, promised as democratic spaces, also become tools of surveillance and control. My work with initiatives like Project Nirbhik (2020) and my "Feminism 101" TikTok series in Bengali showed me the transformative potential of online engagement.
Research Focus
My research focuses on how digital platforms and AI systems mediate power, visibility, and identity for marginalized communities. I study how technological infrastructures shape who becomes visible or silenced, and how different groups navigate these increasingly opaque systems.
I am particularly interested in the impact of AI on society, algorithmic biases, and digital oppression within digital media, public policy, and quantitative methodology. My work combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine how technology intersects with social structures and power dynamics.
Education & Work
I completed an M.A. in Sociology at Florida Atlantic University, where I engaged with coursework in social movements, contemporary theory, gender and society, and digital media. Previously, I completed an LLB (Hons) at BRAC University with a minor in Anthropology, which provided me with a foundation in legal systems and social structures that continues to inform my research.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida Atlantic University, I support courses in Global Society and Human Sexuality, working directly with students to explore complex social issues. I also serve as Co-President of the Graduate Sociology Student Association, organizing academic events and fostering community among graduate students. Through my role as Academic and Project Mentor at Kendrobimukhi, a Dhaka-based social science research platform, I continue to engage with research communities in Bangladesh. Previously, I worked as a Peer Educator with Kotha, facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality for young people.
Writing & Engagement
Two manuscripts accepted for 2025: "Social Media as a Battleground" at Midwest Sociological Society Annual Meeting, and "Eco-Friendly Housing Trends on Social Media" at the 40th Annual International Conference on Narrative in Miami. Published op-ed: "Whose Language is Rumour?" in Muktiforum (November 2024).
I actively participate in academic conferences, including the 119th ASA Annual Meeting in Montreal (2024) and the AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Society (2024). Awards: Sociology Graduate Student Achievement Award (2025).