Gareth Nellis is a social scientist specializing in comparative politics, South Asia, and intergroup relations. His work examines the rise of religious nationalism and the barriers internal migrants face to democratic participation. Gareth’s current projects study how to structure cross-group interactions to create “bridging” social capital, with implications for education policy, workplace inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and the vitality of civic and associational life.
Gareth Nellis is a social scientist specializing in comparative politics, South Asia, and intergroup relations. His work examines the rise of religious nationalism and the barriers internal migrants face to democratic participation. Gareth's current projects study how to structure cross-group interactions to create "bridging" social capital, with implications for education policy, workplace inclusion, corporate social responsibility, and the vitality of civic and associational life.