Saher Selod

About the Author

Saher Selod is a distinguished sociologist and author whose work illuminates the intersections of race, religion, and state power in contemporary America. Drawing from her expertise in ethnic studies and surveillance, she examines how post-9/11 policies have disproportionately targeted Muslim communities, fostering a landscape of suspicion and marginalization. In her acclaimed book, Forever Suspect: Racialized Surveillance of Muslim Americans in the War on Terror, Selod meticulously documents the mechanisms of racial profiling and their profound human costs, blending rigorous research with compelling narratives to challenge systemic injustices. A professor at California State University, Northridge, she continues to advocate for equity through her scholarship, public speaking, and contributions to academic discourse on Islamophobia and civil rights.